Men killed as stolen car crashes

The scene of the crash on Belfast's Lisburn Road

Two men have died after the stolen car in which they were travelling crashed in south Belfast early on Sunday.

The car was in collision with another vehicle on the Lisburn Road near the King's Hall at about 0430 BST.

Police said the driver of the other car was taken to hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The victims' names have not been released. The road was closed for several hours after the crash but has now been reopened.

SDLP Councillor Bernie Kelly said it demonstrated how car crime could lead to tragedy.

"Belfast City Council has a community safety partnership. We are involved with the police and all the key partners to try and get rid of this type of behaviour," she said.

"I would appeal to the local community to work with us on that. I would appeal to young men, it usually is young men, to desist in this kind of dangerous behaviour that leads to a lot of heartache."

Police have appealed for information.