The PSNI has made a specific appeal for anyone who may have been out walking in the Ardmore Road area of Derry on Friday evening and may have witnessed an incident in which a teen was struck by a car to come forward.
Officers were called to the scene of the incident close to a primary school at approximately 8:15 pm.
The teenage boy was taken to hospital, where he was treated for serious leg injuries.
Inspector Craig said: “We received a report on Friday, 11th April, that at approximately 8:15 pm, a teenage boy was struck by a black car near a primary school in the Ardmore Road area of the city.
“The boy required hospital treatment for serious leg injuries as a result of the collision. Police have since cautioned a man, aged in his 30s, for driving-related offences, and enquiries are ongoing at this time.
“This collision occurred during a nice spring evening when there may have been walkers and other people out and about in the area – please make contact with us if you were there and witnessed what happened.
“We would also ask anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam footage they may have captured and call us on 101 with any information. The reference number is 1832 11/04/25.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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