11/07/2025

Man Charged In Connection With Portaferry Hit-and-Run

Detectives investigating the fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision that occurred in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening, 8 July, have confirmed a man has been charged to court.

A young boy, who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident, died as a result of his injuries after being involved in a collision with a red Skoda Fabia.
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The 51-year-old individual has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, along with other driving-related offences. He is scheduled to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court later today, Friday, 11 July.

As is standard procedure, all charges will be subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service.


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