22/01/2015

Man Held Over Westmeath Hit-And-Run

Gardaí have arrested a man aged in his 20s in connection with a hit-and-run in Westmeath on Tuesday.

A 38-year-old man was left seriously injured after being hit by a car at about 15:00 at Magheraboy Upper in Westmeath.

Garda confirmed they are holding a man in connection with the incident. A car was also seized and will undergo a technical examination.

Garda are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident involving a dark coloured saloon car.

Anyone with information about the collision should contact the Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800.

(MH/CD)

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