Armagh hit-and-run update: child recovers at home as 75-year-old man cautioned

A 75-year-old man has been cautioned following a hit-and-run collision on Newry Road in Armagh. The child involved has been discharged from hospital. Police enquiries are continuing and witnesses are asked to contact the PSNI.

PSNI issues update after Armagh hit-and-run

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) says a 75-year-old man has been cautioned following a hit-and-run collision in Armagh. The update was issued on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

The collision happened on Newry Road on Saturday, 14 November. A boy was struck by a silver Volkswagen Golf at about 2.30pm. The child was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

In its initial appeal, police said the driver had not remained at the scene. The child’s injuries were not believed to be life-threatening at that time.

Man cautioned as police enquiries continue

The PSNI confirmed that a 75-year-old man has been cautioned on suspicion of driving offences and assisting police. A caution is not a court conviction, and police have not announced a charge in their latest update.

Enquiries into the collision are continuing. The PSNI has renewed its appeal for information from anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident.

How to contact police with information

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dash-cam or CCTV footage, or has other information is asked to contact the PSNI on 101, quoting reference 759 of 14/11/26.

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