Gardaí in Tramore are appealing for information following a hit and run in the Ballinattin area yesterday.
The collision occurred at 5.30pm between a pedestrian and a car. The car failed to remain at the scene.
A male teenager was taken to UHW for treatment of non life threatning injuries.
A man in his 20s was later arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained at Tramore Garda Station.
He is being held under Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information is asked to contact Gardaí at Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620.
Investigations are currently ongoing.