06/03/2018

Investigation Launched After Woman Drags And Strikes Child In Armagh

Police have launched an investigation following reports that a woman dragged and struck a child in Armagh.

The incident happened at Market Street in the Markethill area at around 12.15pm on Monday, 05 March.

The woman has been described as aged 50 to 60 years old with mid length black hair. She was wearing a blue fleece puffa jacket, blue trousers and black rimmed spectacles.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "We know that a number of people seen this incident, and would would ask that anyone with information who can help us identify the female and child contact us on 101 quoting ref 576 5/3/18.

"Most important thing is that we can check on the welfare of the child."

(CD)


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