Man arrested after two boys knocked down in West Belfast

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It happened yesterday outside Saint Agnes Church on the Andersonstown Road

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Two children have suffered broken bones after being knocked down by a car in West Belfast.

They were crossing the road outside Saint Agnes Church on the Andersonstown Road when it happened yesterday evening.

The boys aged 6 and 12 are being treated in hospital.

A 37 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

 

A PSNI statement said:

"A 37 year old man has been arrested after two children were knocked down on Andersonstown Road in Belfast on Saturday evening."

"The boys, aged 6 and 12, were crossing the road outside Saint Agnes Church when they were struck by a white Vauxhall Insignia."

"Both children sustained broken bones in their legs and are currently being treated in hospital."

"The arrested man remains in custody at present."

"Officers are asking anyone who witnessed the collision but who has not yet spoken to police to please get in touch on 101, quoting reference 1497 05/10/19."

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