14/10/2016

Police Appeal After Man Hit By Car In East Belfast

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses after a pensioner was struck by a car in east Belfast.

The incident occurred on Bloomfield Avenue at around 5.30pm on Thursdat, 14 October.

The 85-year-old sustained minor injuries after he was hit by a silver Renault Clio.

(CD)


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