A suspected stolen car was abandoned in west Belfast following a police chase on Monday night.

Police have said that officers witnessed a silver Seat Ibiza acting suspiciously at around 10.20pm in the vicinity of Glenside Road in Dunmurry.

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “When police tried to stop the car, the driver made off in the direction of Lenadoon and a short pursuit ensued.

“The vehicle was later found in the Creeslough Park area, the driver had made off on foot.

“The Seat car, suspected to have been stolen, has since been recovered by police.”

The PSNI have urged anyone with information come contact police on 101 quoting reference 1795 24/02/25.