The Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman is appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was knocked down and killed following a night out. Shannon McQuillan, 19, died when she was struck by a van near Toomebridge, Co Antrim, during the early hours of Saturday. Parish priest Fr Liam Blaney, who has been comforting the family, described the teenager as a talented, lively and personable young woman. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said they notified the Ombudsman’s of the incident, following normal, established protocol. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) has also launched a separate internal investigation.

Source: Evening echo January 22, 2018 19:07 UTC