Man charged with hijacking a car 'by force' with baby inside remanded in custody

Noel Ryan, 47, was charged with abduction and car hijacking and was remanded in custody to appear again on October 3

Noel Ryan, 47, at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin, where he appeared before the district court charged in relation to abduction and unlawful seizure of a vehicle. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk

A man charged with hijacking a car and abduction of a five-month-old baby girl who was in the vehicle when it was taken "by force" in Dublin city centre has been remanded in custody.

Noel Ryan, 47, appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court on Thursday evening. Judge Jones heard the car was seized with the child on board while the mother “was taking the buggy out of the boot” at Mountjoy Square West.