17/04/2018

Girl Injured As 'Reckless Driver' Ploughs Into Two Tents In Co Down

Police are appealing for information after a schoolgirl was left injured after a "reckless driver" drove over two tents in Co Down.

The incident happened in the Head Road area of Annalong at around 12.30am on Saturday, 14 April.

The pupil was on a school camping trip.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A young female was on a camping trip with her school when a reckless driver drove over two tents before leaving the scene.

"The young female was left injured and shaken.

"The tents were located at the weir on the water works track.

"Any information could be of value.

"Please call police on 101 quoting ref 503 of 15/04/18."

(CD/MH)

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