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Man Charged After Three Children Injured in West Belfast Collision

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TL;DR: A 37-year-old man has been charged after three children were struck by a car in West Belfast. He faces multiple driving offences and is due in court on Tuesday.

Children Injured in Black Ridge View Incident

Police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man has been charged following a serious road traffic collision in West Belfast on Sunday 24th August 2025.

The incident took place in the Black Ridge View area, where three children – two girls and a boy – were struck by a car. All three were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-threatening.

Charges Brought Forward

The man has been charged with:

  • Driving with excess alcohol in breath
  • Causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving
  • Failing to stop where an accident caused injury
  • Failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing injury
  • Failing to report an accident whereby injury was caused

He is scheduled to appear at Belfast Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 26th August.

As is standard procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).

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