Northern Ireland

Man charged with kidnapping in connection with hijacking at Craigavon Area Hospital

45-year-old also charged with making threats to kill

C2424535 Craigavon Area Hospital
The charges follow the hijacking of a Volkswagen Polo at Craigavon Area Hospital January 25. (Francois Vincent)

A man is due in court on Saturday morning charged in relation to the hijacking of a car outside Craigavon Area Hospital last month.

The 45-year-old has been charged with a number of offences including hijacking, threats to kill, kidnapping and assault on police.

The charges follow the hijacking of a Volkswagen Polo at the Co Armagh hospital on January 25.

He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates court, sitting in Lisburn, on Saturday morning.

In a statement, the PSNI said: “As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.”