PSNI appeal for witnesses as man injured in suspected hit-and-run

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

An appeal for witnesses has been issued after a suspected hit-and-run in Northern Ireland in the early hours of Saturday.

It was reported to police shortly before 1.10am that a man was struck by a car in the Central Drive area of Derry.

He was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to his head and ankle.

The PSNI are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Inspector Craig said: “Shortly before 1.10am, it was reported that a man had been struck by a car in the Central Drive area.

“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene, and the man was taken to hospital for injuries to his head and his ankle.

“Our inquiries are ongoing, and we area appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, to contact us via 101 and quote reference number 86 of 22/02/25.

“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who might have captured any dashcam or mobile phone footage which might assist us.”