Man released by Cork gardaí after hit-and-run leaves boy in critical condition

A file will be prepared for the DPP after a man was released without charge last night in connection with a hit and run incident which left a seven year old boy fighting for his life in hospital.

The incident happened in Ballymacoda near Youghal when the boy who was playing near his home was struck by a car, that failed to stop, at around lunchtime yesterday.