A man armed with a knife and a man using crutches fled from the scene
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A female moped rider was left badly shaken after being attacked by a knifeman during an attempted hi-jacking in Dunmurry this morning.
The incident took place in the Cutts area, opposite Eaton Park, at around 5.15am on Monday, June 22, when a man in dark clothing with his face covered armed with a knife pushed a moped rider over onto the road and attacked her, trying to take her keys.
After members of the public arrived, he ran in the direction of McKinstry Road with another man who was using crutches.
Police are asking anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact them.
Detective Sergeant Walker said: “A woman was travelling on a moped in The Cutts area, opposite Eaton Park, at around 5.15am when a man dressed in dark coloured clothing, including a face covering, brandishing a knife, was reported to have pushed the female rider over onto the road and begin to punch her, before attempting to take the keys of the moped. “The victim’s helmet was also forcibly struck a number of times during the altercation. Her assailant ran off in the direction of McKinstry Road, accompanied by a second male, once a number of members of the public arrived at the scene. “The second male was reported to have been using crutches, and was wearing a dark coloured support on his right leg. “The woman was not injured during the incident, but was left shaken.” Detective Sergeant Walker continued: “Our enquiries are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who might have any dash cam or mobile footage, to get in touch. “The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 199 of 22/06/26. “Alternatively, you can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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