Derry police hunt driver who knocked down and injured boy (13)

Police in Derry are appealing for information in tracking down a driver who knocked down and injured a 13-year-old boy in the Culmore area of the city.

The boy was hit by a car at the junction of Arden Road with Culmore Road at around 7.30pm on Friday last.

The driver stopped and spoke to the youth, then drove him home.

Constable McAllister, the investigating officer, said the driver did not speak to the boy’s family, nor did he provide any personal details or report the collision.

He added: “We are seeking information to establish the identity of the driver.  He is described as being in his aged in his 40s with black hair and a black moustache.  He was driving a grey car, possibly a Porsche or a Toyota MR2, with a Donegal registration.”

The youth was taken to hospital for injuries to his ankles.

Constable McAllister said information could be given on the police non-emergency number, 101, quoting reference number 1000 of January 30th 2015.