Man faces hijacking charge after woman targeted in broad daylight

Detectives in Londonderry have charged a 30-year-old man with attempted hijacking and attempted robbery.
By Adam Kula
Published 23rd Jan 2022, 09:22 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2022, 09:28 BST
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It follows a report of an assault which occurred on Friday.

Police received a report at 3.10pm that a female was assaulted while waiting in her vehicle opposite a licensed premises on the Abercorn Road.

The man is due to appear at Londonderry Magistrates’ Court via videolink on Monday at 10am.

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If anyone has information that could assist our investigation, police ask that you get in touch.

If you have dash cam footage please call 101 quoting reference number 1014 21/01/22.

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