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Connor Lynch

Two men 'try to pull woman into car' in South Belfast

Two men attempted to drag a woman into a car in South Belfast last Friday evening.

Police are investigating reports that a woman was approached by two men in a silver vehicle on Rugby Road at around 5.50pm on Friday, July 9, who then attempted to drag her into the car.

The woman, who was in her 20s, managed to get away from the men and go to a nearby shop.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information that could help them in their investigations to contact them.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police in south Belfast are investigating after it was reported that a woman walking on Rugby Road was approached by two men in a silver vehicle at around 5.50pm on Friday (9 July).

"The men pulled up alongside the woman, who is in her 20's, and tried to get her to get into the car. It’s believed the passenger in the vehicle also attempted to pull the woman into the vehicle but she was able to get away and go to a nearby shop.

"Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information that could assist their enquiries to please get in touch on 101, quoting reference 1430 13/07/21."

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