POLICE are appealing for information after a pedestrian has been left fighting for his life in hospital following a road traffic collision yesterday, Tuesday, November 30.

Inspector Frances McCullough said: “The collision took place just after 6pm in the Armagh Road area of Newry.

“It involved a black Land Rover and a male pedestrian.

“The pedestrian, aged in his 50s, was taken to hospital by colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, where he remains in a critical condition.

“The road, which was closed following the incident, has since re-opened.

“I am appealing to anyone with information, and in particular anyone who may have captured dash cam footage, to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1437 of 30/11/21.”