Man charged over hit-and-run in which boy on scooter died

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a hit-and-run incident in Co Down.

A boy was riding a scooter in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening when he was involved in a collision with a red Skoda Fabia.

He died from his injuries in hospital.

The PSNI said a 51-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and other driving-related offences.

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He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Friday. —PA