Explosion in car was gas canister as man remains in hospital, Belfast police confirm

A suspected explosion inside a car in south Belfast was a gas canister in the vehicle, as police rule out criminal activity (Niall Carson/PA)

A suspected explosion inside a car in south Belfast was a gas canister in the vehicle, as police ruled out criminal activity.

A man was rushed to hospital following the incident in the Newton Park area of south Belfast on Friday night, the PSNI said.