A man has been injured after an early-morning accident in south Belfast.
The victim is thought to have left the scene.
Police have appealed for him to come forward.
Inspector Carey said: “We received a report that a male pedestrian was struck by a car in the Botanic Avenue area shortly before 1.30am.
“Officers attended, however the injured man had made off from the scene.
“It was reported that he may have received an injury to his shoulder.
“Damage was also caused to the car, a maroon coloured Mazda.
“We are keen to speak with the injured man, or any other people who were in the area at the time, and who may have witnessed the incident.”