Man charged with causing death of child hit by car

Flowers were left at the scene in tribute to the boy who was killed

Police investigating a hit and run in County Down, in which a child was killed, have charged a 51-year-old man.

A young boy, who was riding a scooter, was hit by a vehicle in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday.

He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries.

The man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and other driving-related offences.

He is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Friday.