Man (46) dies following crash involving car and electric scooter

He has been named by police as Eddie Jackson (46) from east Belfast.

The PSNI said there was a collision involving a Mercedes GLA 200 and an electric scooter shortly before 2.30pm on May 10 on the Knock Road in east Belfast.

A police spokesperson said officers attended the scene, alongside colleagues from other emergency services.

They have appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision or has any footage of it to speak to police.

They added: “The rider of the electric scooter was taken to hospital following the collision for treatment, but sadly died from his injuries while in hospital.

“He has been named as 46-year-old Eddie Jackson from the east Belfast area.

“An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing. Officers would appeal to anyone with any information or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact them at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1149 of 10/05/23.”