Man arrested after 'young boy' killed horror collision
At around 11pm on Tuesday, PSNI officers and emergency services were dispatched to the scene of a collision between a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter in the Strand area of Portaferry in Co. Down on Tuesday.
A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries.
One man aged 51 years old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.
The PSNI confirmed that The Strand remains closed at this time, as they appeal for witnesses after the incident.
Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair said: 'The Strand remains closed to traffic at this time.
'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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