Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

File Google Maps image of Monbrief East Road, Craigavon. Google Maps

Car hijacked, set alight during Craigavon disturbances

PSNI investigating public disorder incidents in the early hours of this morning.

POLICE IN LURGAN are investigating an incident in which a car was hijacked in the Craigavon area early this morning.

The PSNI says that officers were responding to a report of suspicious activity in the Ardown area shortly before 1am when they were attacked by a crowd throwing bricks and bottles.

A Vauxhall Astra car was hijacked on the Monbrief East Road and set on fire at a roundabout. The car was completely destroyed.

The crowd dispersed before 4am but police remained in the area for a time afterwards to monitor the situation.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have any information about the incident to contact them in Lurgan or the independent Crimestoppers charity confidentially.

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
Comments
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Green Burqa
    Favourite Green Burqa
    Report
    Feb 12th 2013, 9:31 AM

    This has no place in a modern socitey

    33
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Martin O'Callaghan
    Favourite Martin O'Callaghan
    Report
    Feb 12th 2013, 9:43 AM

    West Belfast?? No surprise there so…

    11
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Dodge Challenger
    Favourite Dodge Challenger
    Report
    Feb 13th 2013, 8:30 AM

    Oh yeah because the people in East Belfast are respecting the police. (Sarcasm)

    What about the whole rioting going on about that bloody flag? Oh yeah, the violence is only in West Belfast, I forgot.

    1
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds