24/09/2014

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Cork Hit-And-Run

Gardaí in Cork have appealed for witnesses to a hit-and-run in Co Cork at about 19:30 on Tuesday.

A 71-year-old woman is being treated in hospital after she was knocked off her bicycle at Haymount, Lower Woodstock in Carrigtwohill.

Her injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.

Gardaí say that a man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released without charge. A file is being prepared for the DPP.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was in the Lower Woodstock area of Carrigtwohill and has any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station 021-4621550.

(MH/CD)

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