Police stinger halts hijacked Tesco van

The Tesco delivery van was hijacked shortly before five o'clock on Friday
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 6th Aug 2022

Two men have been arrested after a Tesco van was hijacked in Newtownards, and driven to Belfast.

On the way, it collided with other vehicles after it was taken from George's Street shortly before five o'clock yesterday.

The men, who are aged 23 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including hijacking.

Police are asking anyone involved in the collisions, or with dashcam footage, to contact them immediately.