Man in Donegal court on firearm charges

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a report that a man tried to get a young girl to get into his car in Newtownabbey.

It is understood that the man approached a 10-year-old girl on Fairview Road at about 7.30pm on Wednesday, April 7.

The man, who was driving a green Ford Fiesta car, is believed to have encouraged the girl to get into the car with him.

The girl fled and the man drove off in the direction of Manse Road.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police in Newtownabbey on 9845 600 8000. Alternatively, informatoin about crime can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.