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25/07/2016
Police Appeal After Woman Killed In West Belfast Scrambler Collision
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman was killed in a scrambler collision in west Belfast.
Valerie Armstrong died after she was struck by a scrambler at Colin Glen Forest Park on Tuesday, 19 July.
A 17-year-old male appeared in court accused of causing death by dangerous driving and having no insurance. He has been remanded in custody for four weeks.
Another male, aged 15, has been released on police bail.
Inspector James Murphy said: "The investigation into this tragic incident continues and we are now appealing to a male passer-by who was present at the scene of the collision, and who may have spoken to the rider of the scrambler, to come forward. We believe this man has information which could be of assistance to our investigation and I would ask him to contact police at Woodbourne on 101 quoting reference 1041 19/07/16."
(CD/MH)
Valerie Armstrong died after she was struck by a scrambler at Colin Glen Forest Park on Tuesday, 19 July.
A 17-year-old male appeared in court accused of causing death by dangerous driving and having no insurance. He has been remanded in custody for four weeks.
Another male, aged 15, has been released on police bail.
Inspector James Murphy said: "The investigation into this tragic incident continues and we are now appealing to a male passer-by who was present at the scene of the collision, and who may have spoken to the rider of the scrambler, to come forward. We believe this man has information which could be of assistance to our investigation and I would ask him to contact police at Woodbourne on 101 quoting reference 1041 19/07/16."
(CD/MH)
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