Published Monday, 30 January 2012
Gavin Wilson was refused bail on charges connected to an attempt to seize control of a Volkwagen Golf in south Belfast on Monday 16 January.
It was claimed that he got into the car near the Lisburn Road, ordered a woman out and then tried to drive off when she refused.
The woman managed to stop the car by pulling the handbrake before members of the public intervened to help her.
During a struggle a hooded top was pulled from the man who had attempted to steal the vehicle.
DNA evidence from the seized garment led to charges being brought against 19-year-old Wilson, of Crumlin Road, Belfast.
He is accused of hijacking, driving while disqualified and without insurance, and breaching an anti-social behaviour order by causing distress.
Wilson denies the charges, with his barrister arguing that the case against him was weak.
Declan Quinn questioned why a planned Viper identification process was called off.
He also pointed out that only a mixed DNA profile was obtained from a forensic examination of the hooded top.
According to the defence CCTV evidence from the day of the carjacking shows Wilson was dressed differently to what the assailant was said to have worn.
The accused claims to have been at a relative's house, the court heard.
However, his application for bail was denied on the ground of potential re-offending.
Mr Justice Treacy ruled there were no suitable conditions which would enable Wilson to be released.