Boy (7) in critical condition after being knocked off his bike in Co Derry town
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Coleraine.
A seven year-old boy was critically injured in the incident which happened in the Co Derry town yesterday evening (Sunday).
Inspector Roxborough said: “We received a report at approximately 6.40pm on Sunday, 13th September that a collision had occurred between a young boy, who had been riding his bicycle, and a black Volkswagen Sirocco in the Warnock’s Lane area.
“Officers attended the scene alongside our colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service where medical treatment was provided to the seven-year-old.
“He was transported on to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition at this time.
“Warnocks Lane which was closed in both directions for a time has now fully reopened to road users. Our enquiries are ongoing today to determine what happened.
“We would ask anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam or other footage they may have captured of the collision and call us on 101 with any information. The reference number is 1271 13/09/26.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals