Three men injured in hit and run collision in NI town - appeal for witnesses

Police investigating a report of a road traffic collision in Ballygawley during the early hours of today (Sunday 30th May) are now appealing for witnesses.

At around 1.45am, it was reported a collision had occurred on Main Street involving one vehicle which collided with a number of pedestrians.

Inspector Knipe said: “Officers responded and attended the scene where it was established that three males had sustained injuries as a result of the incident, one of whom remains in hospital this afternoon, undergoing treatment.

“We have arrested a man, aged 21 years old, on suspicion of road traffic-related offences and he remains in custody, assisting with enquiries.

“As our enquiries continue, I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have captured dash cam or mobile phone footage, to get in touch with us.

“I would also appeal to anyone who may have sustained an injury as a result of this incident, but who has not yet spoken with our officers, to call us on 101, quoting reference number 335 of 30/05/231.”

A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/