Man cautioned after child injured in Armagh hit-and-run

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 10:26 · Archive

A 75-year-old man has been cautioned after a hit-and-run collision injured a child pedestrian in Armagh.

A 75-year-old man has been cautioned after a hit-and-run collision in which a child pedestrian was injured in the Newry Road area of Armagh on 14 November.

The child was taken to hospital following the incident but has since been discharged. Police say the collision involved a silver Volkswagen Golf.

Sergeant Bigger said: 'A 75-year-old man has been cautioned on suspicion of a number of driving offences and is currently assisting us with our enquiries.' Police added: 'We're glad to report that the child has now been discharged from hospital and is continuing their recovery at home.'

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. They are asking for dash-cam, CCTV or other footage that may assist the investigation. Witnesses can contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland on 101, quoting reference 759 of 14/11/26, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Pensioner cautioned after boy injured in hit-and-run incidentBelfast Telegraph · 15 Nov, 10:13
• 75-year-old man cautioned after child knocked down in ArmaghPolice have cautioned a man following a hit-and-run collision involving a child pedestrian in the Newry Road area of Armagh on Saturday.News Letter · 15 Nov, 10:07
• Man, 75, cautioned after child injured in hit-and-run“We’re glad to report that the child has now been discharged from hospital and is continuing their recovery at home."Belfast Live · 15 Nov, 09:55

In this story: Armagh · Newry Road · Police Service of Northern Ireland

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