Police investigating a report of a hit-and-run road traffic collision at the Glenravel Road area of Martinstown on Saturday 26th October, have arrested a man.
Sergeant Rowntree said:
"At around 8:55pm, it was reported to police that a woman in her 30s had been struck by a vehicle as she was walking.
“A white Peugeot Professional van was located by members of the public with frontal damage nearby, but left the scene on arrival by police. The woman was taken to hospital for injuries that are described as potentially life changing.
“The van was later recovered and a 25 year old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.
"Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1715 26/10/24. Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, who guarantee complete anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org ."