Man threatened with metal bars during car hijacking

The driver had stopped to offer assistance to a female motorist in Dundrod, Co Antrim.
Man threatened with metal bars during car hijacking

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man was threatened with metal bars and his car hijacked after he stopped to offer assistance to a woman at the side of the road.

Detectives are appealing for information over the hijacking in the Quarterlands Road area of Dundrod, Co Antrim, on Tuesday.

Shortly after 8pm, the driver of a silver BMW pulled over to assist a woman who had stopped on the roadside with the car’s hazard lights flashing.

When he got out of his car, he was approached by two men who threatened him with metal bars before taking his vehicle.

The car was found a short time later on fire on the Ballycolin Road in Dunmurry.

Anyone who may have witnessed the hijacking, saw the car or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1779 of 03/01/23.

More in this section

Autumn weather Nov 14th 2025 Yellow rain warning issued for two counties
Further eight sets of infant remains recovered at Tuam Further eight sets of infant remains recovered at Tuam
Cinema has compensation it must pay to former duty manager more than doubled to €29,000 Cinema has compensation it must pay to former duty manager more than doubled to €29,000

Sponsored Content

Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience Discover the heart and soul of Irish Whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience
Aimee Connolly’s content room is pretty in pink Aimee Connolly’s content room is pretty in pink
Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity Gas Networks Ireland, committed to conserving and enhancing biodiversity
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more