Gardaí in Dublin have issued an appeal to the public for their assistance after a teenager was hospitalised following a hit and run incident on Tuesday evening.
It is understood the teenager was taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital after he was struck by a car believed to be a 05 registered blue Ford Focus, on the R106 Swords Road outside the entrance to Castle Heath.
Gardaí say the car was seen heading towards following the incident which occurred at approximately 6:55pm.
They added that the boy was taken to hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station on 016664600, The Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.