Boy rushed to Alder Hey after being knocked off bike
The nine year old is in a critical condition in hospital
A nine year old boy is fighting for his life in hospital, after he was knocked off his bike in Prescot.
It happened just before 5.50pm yesterday evening (Sunday 15 May).
The North West Ambulance Service called Police after a report that the child had been riding his bike on Lathum Close when he was knocked off by a grey Ford Fiesta.
The boy had a head injury, and the driver took him to his home address. He was then rushed to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where his condition is described as critical.
Police say the driver is helping them with their investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or CCTV is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC quoting reference 910 of 15 May.
You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/