The driver of the car, a 22-year-old man, has been arrested
A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Belfast on Sunday morning.
Police have confirmed that the New Lodge Road in North Belfast has fully reopened following the incident in the early hours of December 14.
The pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was treated for a head injury and the 22-year-old driver of the car has been arrested.
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Inspector McAlea said: “We received a report at approximately 1am of a collision involving a car and pedestrian at the junction of the Antrim Road. “Officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. “The pedestrian, a man aged in his 40s, was transported onward to hospital for treatment to a head and facial injury, which are not deemed to be life-threatening at this time. “A 22-year-old man, the driver of the car, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by careless driving. He remains in custody at this time as our enquiries continue. “We would ask anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam footage they may have captured and call us on 101 with any information. The reference number is 78 14/12/25.” A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport
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