09/06/2006

Child injured in west Belfast RTC

A four-year-old boy remains in a serious condition in hospital after a road traffic incident in west Belfast.

A police spokesperson said that the child was knocked down by a motorcycle in the Rockville Street area of the city at around 7.30pm yesterday evening.

The child is was taken to hospital where he is being treated for head and chest injuries.

One man was arrested in connection with the incident, however was later released on bail pending further inquiries.

Detectives in west Belfast have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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