A child has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run collision in Armagh this afternoon (Saturday).
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on the Newry Road at around 2.30pm.
Sergeant Bigger said: “We received a report that a male 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.
“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 enquiries 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 https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 759 of 14/11/26, or call police on 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
