Seven-year-old boy 'critical but stable' in hospital after serious road traffic collision in Coleraine

“We received a report at approximately 6.40pm on Sunday, 13th September that a collision had occurred between a young boy, who had been riding his bicycle, and a black Volkswagon Sirocco in the Warnocks Lane area,” Inspector Roxborough said.

“Officers attended the scene alongside our colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service where medical treatment was provided to the seven-year-old.

“He was transported on to hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition at this time.

“Warnocks Lane which was closed in both directions for a time has now fully reopened to road users.

"Our enquiries are ongoing today to determine what happened”.

Police have further asked “anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam or other footage they may have captured of the collision and call us on 101 with any information”.

"The reference number is 1271 13/09/26,” he added.

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals