A man arrested after it was reported a child was almost hit when an articulated lorry was driven ‘recklessly’ through Ballykelly towards Derry has been released on bail.

The 44-year-old was arrested after the road-related incident that was reported to have occurred in the Ballykelly and Clooney Road areas on June 22.

Shortly after 7pm on Monday police received calls that a white articulated lorry was being driven 'recklessly', through the village of Ballykelly, hitting kerbs and almost hitting a child, as well as on Clooney Road, and then driven towards Campsie.

Officers from Derry City & Strabane responded, locating a lorry in Campsie, matching the description of the one reported.

Following enquiries at the scene, and a search of the lorry, during which suspected drugs and a sum of cash was seized, a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Driving when unfit through drink or drug, No driving licence, Using a motor vehicle without insurance, Possession of a Class C controlled drug and Possessing Criminal property.

He has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries.

Inspector Ryan Robb, from the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team encouraged witnesses to come forward.

“You may not think it’s worth reporting but, even if you have the slightest concern, call police on 101, always 999 in an emergency, as it can be significant and make a difference,” he said.

Witnesses are asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 1635 of 22/06/26. A report can also be made via the non-emergency reporting form at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800555111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/