Police had to draw their guns after they were allegedly attacked by a man armed with a hammer and a knife, a court in Belfast was told on Saturday.

BBC: Police 'had to draw guns' Belfast court is told

The man found guilty of the hammer murders of Lin and Megan Russell and the attempted murder of Josie Russell has been refused a new appeal.

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One man had damaged his shoulder while lifting the Hammer of Strength, and others had torn hamstrings and trapezius muscles.

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The South Belfast MLA described an attack on a man who had been hit on the head with a hammer and whose car was found burned out a short distance away, and said people were fearful of letting their daughters drive cars in Belfast at the weekend.

BBC: Car-jacking crimes