A man 'attempted to hijack a car while a woman and two children were sat inside'.
The male allegedly got into the driver's seat of the vehicle in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry late last night, Wednesday, April 25.
It was reported he attempted to drive the car away but was unable to do so and then proceeded to try and take the handbag from the woman sitting in the passenger seat, however he fled the scene empty-handed.
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The woman and children were left unharmed.
A short time later police apprehended a suspect and he was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including Attempted Hijacking, Attempted Robbery and being in charge of a vehicle when unfit through drink or drugs.
Detective Sergeant Richard Donnell said: "I would appeal to anyone in the area last night at around 12.50am and may have seen the incident to please get in contact with detectives in Strand Road by calling 101 quoting reference number 46 25/4/19.
"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."
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