A young boy is receiving hospital treatment after being struck in a hit-and-run collision in Armagh on Saturday afternoon, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to the Newry Road area of the town following reports that the child had been hit by a vehicle. Officers have issued an appeal urging the driver involved in the incident to come forward.
Police Appeal After Child Struck
Sergeant Bigger said: “We received a report at around 2.30pm that a boy child had been hit by a silver VW Golf while crossing the road.
“Unfortunately, the driver failed to remain at the scene, so we’re keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch with us, including the driver of the Golf.
Child Taken to Hospital
“Our officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and the boy was taken on to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
“Our inquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist – including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage – to contact police using our witness appeal form at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals.”
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
