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Sheena McStravick

PSNI appeal after boy, 12, injured in 'hit and run'

A 12-year-old boy has been injured after he was involved in a reported hit and run collision with a van.

Officers are seeking witnesses and are urging the driver of the van involved to get in touch following the incident in the Kurin Road area of Garvagh on Friday, January 15.

The collision was reported to police at around 1:45pm,  a 12-year-old boy who was cycling in the area had been involved in a collision with a van. The cyclist is believed to have been left with a broken toe and bruised ribs.

The van is described to be a white or light blue/grey in colour and is similar in size to a ‘Citroen Berlingo’ or a ‘Peugeot Partner’. 

A PSNI spokesperson said: "If you are the van driver, we are looking you to get in contact with us on the number below to help us with our enquiries. 

"Police are also appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident or anyone who has information or dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation to contact police in Armagh on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1677 15/01/21, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via  http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.  

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at  http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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