Dunmurry: close call for children after garden wall 'destroyed' before driver left the scene

Police believe a motorist, who fled the scene after reversing at speed into a garden wall near where children were playing, may have been injured during the incident.

And they are appealing for the driver to come forward following the collision in Dunmurry on Tuesday, September 24.

The damaged wall following the incident. Photo provided by the PSNIplaceholder image
The damaged wall following the incident. Photo provided by the PSNI

Constable Kingsberry said: "It was reported that just before 5.20pm a black-coloured vehicle reversed at speed into a garden wall in the Mount Eagles Avenue area.

"The power of the collision completely destroyed the double brick wall and the vehicle made off from the scene."

Constable Kingsberry continued: "Children were playing in the area at the time, in close proximity to the damaged wall.

"We would ask the driver to come forward, as we are concerned that they may have suffered injury in the collision.

"We are also keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident and can provide information on the vehicle involved.

"The number to call is 101, quoting reference 1275 of 24/09/24."

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