Ram raid being investigated at Belfast sports shop - but entry not gained to property

It has emerged that a report was received by police shortly after 5am that a dark coloured car had entered High Street and reversed a number of times into the shutters of a sports shop.

Damage was caused to the shutters, however, entry was not gained to the property.

The car, which is believed at this time to be a dark coloured Vauxhall Astra or Vectra, then left the scene with considerable damage to the rear of the vehicle and a wing mirror missing.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the incident or saw a car matching this description travelling in Belfast City Centre around the time of the incident is asked to contact detectives in Musgrave on 101 quoting reference number 142 13/05/20.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.