10/07/2025
Young Boy Dies In Portaferry Hit-and-Run Collision
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Portaferry.
Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, 08 July, police received a report that a young boy riding a scooter had been struck by a red Skoda Fabia in the Strand area. It is understood that the vehicle had failed to remain at the scene.
Emergency services responded and the boy was taken to hospital. He died a short time later as a result of his injuries.
A 51-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He currently remains in police custody, assisting with enquiries.
The Strand area of Portaferry was closed to traffic for a period following the incident as police conducted their investigation.
Inspector Adair appealed to the public for assistance, stating: "Enquiries are continuing, and anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam or other footage which could assist with our investigation, is asked to contact Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101, quoting reference number 1788 08/07/25."
Shortly after 11pm on Tuesday, 08 July, police received a report that a young boy riding a scooter had been struck by a red Skoda Fabia in the Strand area. It is understood that the vehicle had failed to remain at the scene.
Emergency services responded and the boy was taken to hospital. He died a short time later as a result of his injuries.
The Strand area of Portaferry was closed to traffic for a period following the incident as police conducted their investigation.
Inspector Adair appealed to the public for assistance, stating: "Enquiries are continuing, and anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam or other footage which could assist with our investigation, is asked to contact Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101, quoting reference number 1788 08/07/25."
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