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Young boy dies after being hit by car

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Mason Keilhauer was hit by a car on the Shankill Road

An 11-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in west Belfast, police have confirmed.

Mason Keilhauer was taken to hospital following the incident on the Shankill Road near the junction with Dover Street at 19:25 GMT on Saturday but later died.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has been released on bail pending further police enquiries.

The Shankill Road was closed for a number of hours but has since re-opened.

Police are appealing for anyone with information who may have witnessed the collision.

'Profound sense of sadness over our community'

Local football club Shankill United paid tribute to Mason on social media.

It said there is a "profound sense of sadness over our community right now".

"The passing of someone so young hits differently. The greater Shankill is in total shock. As a mark of respect. All Shankill United teams will hold a minute silence at this weekend's games."