A teenage boy has been hospitalised following a hit and run incident in North Dublin on Tuesday evening.
The teen was walking on the R106 Swords Road outside the entrance to Castleheath at 6:55pm when he was struck by a car.
He was taken to Temple Street Children's Hospital where his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The vehicle, which was a Blue Ford Focus with a 05-D registration, failed to remain at the scene.
Gardai say that they believe the car was travelling in the direction of Swords following the collision.
They are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the incident to come forward and are also looking for motorists who were on the Swords Road at the time of the incident who may have dashcam footage.
As well as this, they have also appealed to the driver or any occupants of the car to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station on 016664600, The Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
