A YOUNG boy has been left seriously injured after he was struck by a car in a horror hit and run, with two men later being arrested.
The five-year-old youngster was on Belfield Road in Acrrington, Lancashire , at 5.44pm on August 29 when he was hit by a white Toyota Prius.
The driver of the car then left the scene.
The young boy suffered serious injuries and is currently in hospital recovering.
Lancashire Police later arrested two men, both aged 20, in connection with the incident.
The force said in a statement: “We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a child pedestrian was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision on Belfield Road, Accrington.
“Our officers were called to Belfield Road at 5:44pm on Friday 29th August following reports a child had been involved in a collision with a white Toyota Prius.
“The child, a five-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains at this time.
“His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“The driver of the Prius failed to stop following the collision, and as part of our enquiries we have made two arrests.
“Two 20-year-old men from Accrington have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving , failing to stop, and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs .
“They currently remain in custody whilst enquires are being conducted.”
Anyone who may have any information, or any CCTV/dashcam footage that could assist the police in their enquiries, are urged to contact the force on 101 quoting log 1144 of 29th August or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk”
