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Orlaith Clinton

Downpatrick PSNI hit-and-run appeal after elderly man knocked off motorbike

Police have appealed directly to the driver of a car involved in a hit and run crash in Co Down.

An elderly man was 'knocked off his motorbike' on the Ardglass Road junction with Edward Street in Downpatrick.

It happened at around 11am on Friday, March 18.

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A silver coloured car was involved in the collision, but "failed to stop at the scene", sparking a PSNI appeal.

"Police are investigating a hit and run collision between a car and motorcycle that occurred on the Ardglass Road junction with Edward Street in Downpatrick," a PSNI spokesperson said.

"It happened on 18/3/22 around 11am and we are appealing for any witnesses to contact us on 101 reference 935 of 18/3/22.

"We are particularly keen to speak with the driver of the silver car that failed to stop at the scene."

In a separate incident in Co Down, Struell Cemetery in Downpatrick was victim to vandalism, which left flowers from graves scattered and sentimental ornaments broken.

The damage has sparked outrage and feelings of hurt from families with loved ones buried in the plot.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police received a report of criminal damage at Struell Cemetery, Old Course Road, Downpatrick at approximately 1.50pm on Saturday March 19th.

"Damage had been caused to a glass vase and flowers laid had been strewn. An ornament of a holy cross was also broken.

"Enquiries are continuing and police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1106 19/03/22."

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