Men charged after police chase
It is understood a suspected stolen vehicle failed to stop at a police check point, went through a red light, collided with another vehicle and then hit a wall.
The occupant of the other vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment but it is believed his injuries are not life-threatening.
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Hide AdPolice described the incident in the Agnes Street area off the Shankill Road at around 11am on Friday morning as a ‘short vehicle pursuit’.
Three men have been charged with a number of offences.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with seven offences including aggravated vehicle taking, going equipped for theft, handling stolen goods and dangerous driving.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with five offences including aggravated vehicle taking, going equipped for theft, handling stolen goods and possession of a Class A controlled drug.
Both men are due to appear in Belfast Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday)
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Hide AdA 32-year-old man has been charged with five offences including aggravated vehicle taking, going equipped for theft, handling stolen goods and possessing offensive weapon in a public place.
He is due to appear in court on Friday 30 December.