NI pedestrian who died after being struck by car is named

Mr Cunningham, a father-of-two who lived on the Ryanstown Road, Burren, died following the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Inspector Phil Robinson said: “Shane was struck by a black Renault Clio car as he was on the Warrenpoint Road, Newry at around 5am.

“Our enquiries are continuing and our thoughts are with those impacted by this tragic incident, which occurred approximately two miles from Newry.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 445 21/12/19.”

Mr Cunningham, who was originally from Kilkeel, was the husband of Carol and father of Shane and Lily as well as step father of David and Carol Anne.

He was the son of Kevin and June Cunningham and brother of Kevin and Wendy.

The arrangement for his funeral are still to be finalised.