Driver drove off after striking a child in Tesco car park at the weekend

Police have renewed an appeal for information after the driver of a car drove off after hitting a young child in the car park of Tesco in Magherafelt.

The incident occurred on Saturday morning at around 11.45am in the car park just of the Ballyronan Road.

The female child, who is understood to be seven years-old, did not sustain any injuries during the incident.

A PSNI spokesperson last night said: “We believe a number of people were in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or could have information that could help us identify the car involved. Anyone who has any information is asked to contact police in Magherafelt on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference CCS 588 01/04/17.”