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13/06/2006
Police appeal over east Belfast hit-and-run
Police in east Belfast have appealed for information following a hit-and-run incident at the weekend.
A 69-year-old man and his nine-year-old grandson were crossing the road close to the Point bar on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 2pm on Friday, when they were struck by a blue coloured Audi A3 car.
The pair sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident, and would especially like to contact a man and a woman who offered assistance to the man and his grandson after they were knocked down.
Anyone with information should contact detectives at Strandtown on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
A 69-year-old man and his nine-year-old grandson were crossing the road close to the Point bar on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 2pm on Friday, when they were struck by a blue coloured Audi A3 car.
The pair sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident, and would especially like to contact a man and a woman who offered assistance to the man and his grandson after they were knocked down.
Anyone with information should contact detectives at Strandtown on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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