Teenage hit-and-run victim dies in hospital

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a teenage boy who was the victim of a hit-and-run incident died in hospital last night.

Fourteen-year-old Conor Hickey of St Attracta Road in Cabra was hit by a car at the junction of St Eithne Road and Fassaugh Road in Cabra, at around 5.40pm on Friday evening.

He was taken to Temple Street Children's hospital, where he lost his fight for life last night.

The driver of the car failed to stop. Gardaí are now appealing for that person to get in contact with them.

It is believed the car involved in the incident is silver in colour with a spoiler on the rear.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mountjoy garda station.