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Members of the public have apprehended a man during a car hijacking in north Belfast.Members of the public have apprehended a man during a car hijacking in north Belfast.
A car with a woman passenger on board was reported stolen from a filling station at Fortwilliam Park at about 0800 GMT on Wednesday.A car with a woman passenger on board was reported stolen from a filling station at Fortwilliam Park at about 0800 GMT on Wednesday.
The passenger flagged the attention of passers-by who apprehended the driver as he attempted to abandon the vehicle at Somerton Road.The passenger flagged the attention of passers-by who apprehended the driver as he attempted to abandon the vehicle at Somerton Road.
A 22-year-old man was later arrested by police. A 22-year-old later arrested by police is to appear in court on Thursday.
He has been charged with hijacking, driving while disqualified and other motoring offences.