Detectives investigating death of Derry schoolboy urge witnesses to come forward

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Tuesday, 18 July 2017 15:58

By Adam Evans

Police in Derry are urging more people to come forward as they investigate the death of 6-year-old Donnacadh Maguire in the Bogside.

Donnacadh was found seriously hurt in the road on Tyrconnell Street at around 10.30am last Tuesday.

He was taken to hospital but passed away from his injuries.

Inspector Marty Mullan said: "I would appeal to anyone that was on Tyrconnell Street on Tuesday 11th July, between 10am and 10.30am, to please get in touch with officers at Strand Road police station, or the Collision Investigation Unit, by calling 101, quoting reference number 390 of 11/07/17."