20/07/2016

Two Men Arrested After Woman Hit By Scrambler In West Belfast

Two men have been arrested after a woman was struck by a scrambler in west Belfast.

The incident happened at Colin Glen Forest Park on Tuesday, 19 July.

The woman is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann said the local community are in shock.

She said: "Many people will have been out enjoying the sunshine in the park and it is shocking to think that something like this could happen. 

"My thoughts are with the family and friends of this woman."

(CD/JP)

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