Boy clipped by car in Gillingham fail-to-stop collision
The 12 year old was walking along the High Street with his mum
A 12 year old boy's been clipped by a car as he was walking with his mum in Gillingham.
The passing silver car's wing mirror struck the lad at around 8.45am last Friday morning (6th January), but the vehicle didn't stop at the scene.
The boy suffered a minor injury to his arm.
Dorset Police is now asking any witnesses to come forward.
PC Natasha Riley, of North Dorset police, said:
“We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I would appeal anyone who saw what happened, or who has information relating to the vehicle involved, to please get in touch.
“I would also ask that motorists who were driving in the area around the relevant time check any dashcam footage for anything that might assist our investigation.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230003689.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.