Residents escape injury after car crashes into west Belfast house

Residents in west Belfast were fortunate to escape injury after a car crashed through a garden wall and into a house overnight.

PSNI
Published 26th Jul 2017
Last updated 26th Jul 2017

The Ford Focus car appears to have veered off the road in the Whiterock Road area and smashed through the wall, taking metal railings with it.

One man was arrested at the scene, while police believe two others made off in the direction of Whiterock Grove after the incident.

Detectives have said they believe one of the men was wearing a hi-vis vest.

Two mobile phones were recovered at the scene and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.