04/10/2016

Boy Stable Following Scrambler Collision

A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a scrambler in Newtownabbey.

The collision happened at Mossley Pavilion on the Carnmoney Road at around 8.45pm on Monday, 03 October,

The boy is in a stable condition, according to the Belfast Trust.

Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly said: "There is a clear need to address the problem of scrambler and quad use as a number of adults and children have lost their lives or have been seriously injured by these vehicles.

"Everyone, parents in particular, needs to be made aware of the law on scramblers and quads and where they can and cannot be used before they buy them for their children.

"The PSNI need to enforce the powers they have to seize these machines and work with other agencies to ensure that these vehicles are not used in any public places."

(CD)

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