A man has died following a road traffic collision on the Kempe Stones Road in Newtownards on Tuesday, 10 February.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland received a report of a collision involving a car and a male pedestrian at approximately 6.50pm. Officers and emergency services attended the scene, where the pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was confirmed dead.

The road was closed for a period to allow for an investigation but has since reopened. Inspector Dave Stewart from the Collision Investigation Unit said: "Officers attended, supported by colleagues from partner emergency services, however, the pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, was confirmed dead at the scene. The Kempe Stones Road was closed for some time but has now reopened.

"We are investigating the circumstances of this collision and are particularly keen to hear from persons who witnessed the incident or hold digital footage which may assist with our enquiries.

"This includes dash-cam, mobile, CCTV or other material. Please contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1284 10/02/26."

Police are asking anyone with information or footage that could assist their enquiries to come forward.