20/11/2017

Investigation Launched After Pupil Knocked Down In Hit-and-Run

Police have launched an investigation after a school pupil was knocked down in a hit-and-run incident in Omagh.

The pupil was using a pedestrian crossing on the Kevlin Road on Friday, 17 November.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "At 9am it was reported that a pupil was struck by a vehicle when using a pedestrian crossing on their way to school at Kevlin Road and received minor injuries as a result of this.

"I would ask that anyone with information contact 101 quoting 463 of 16/11/17, or if they wish to remain anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

(CD/MH)

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