Driver (25) to be tried over alleged hit-and-run that left boy (8) with broken leg
Dennis Dunne (25) allegedly drove off after he struck and injured the boy, who had been out playing with his friends.
A driver accused of knocking down an eight-year-old boy and breaking his leg has been sent forward for trial.
Dennis Dunne (25) allegedly drove off after he struck and injured the boy, who had been out playing with his friends.
Gardaí alleged the accused was travelling 'at speed' on a Dublin street at the time of the incident.
Mr Dunne was served with the book of evidence when he appeared before Blanchardstown District Court.
The accused, with an address at Kilmahuddrick Lawns, Clondalkin, is charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm on May 25, 2023.
A state solicitor said that the book of evidence had been served on the accused, who goes forward to the present sittings of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Judge David McHugh gave Mr Dunne the formal alibi caution.
The court previously heard that the DPP had directed summary trial in the district court, but Judge McHugh refused jurisdiction to deal with the matter.
Outlining the allegation, Garda Sean Birkby previously said gardaí were dispatched to a street in west Dublin on May 25, 2023.
It was reported a young male had been knocked down while he was out playing with his friends on bikes on the road. It was alleged a Volkswagen Golf driven by the accused struck the boy, causing serious injury.
He suffered a broken bone in his lower leg which prompted immediate medical attention by members of Dublin Fire Brigade.
According to gardaí, Mr Dunne did not stop and drove off and did not return.
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