A 45 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including hijacking, threats to kill, kidnapping and assault on police. He is due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates court (sitting in Lisburn) this morning, Saturday 15 February.

The charges follow the hijacking of a Volkswagen Polo at Craigavon Area Hospital on 25 January.

As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.