12 year old seriously injured after North Ormesby hit and run

A 12 year old has been left with serious injuries, after a hit and run in North Ormesby.

Police are investigating after the incident, which happened at 5:40pm on Sunday 23rd June

The 12-year-old was riding on a black electronic scooter on Kinnersley Street, heading towards Maltby Street.

A black VW Touareg travelling along Maltby Street towards Macbean Street collided with the scooter at the junction.

The driver of the Tourareg did not remain at the scene of the collision and officers are seeking information on this vehicle and its driver. The registration number is SP57 NCF.

The child was taken to hospital with a fracture to his skull, an open wound to his head, a bleed on the brain, a fractured collar bone, fractured right knee, fractured left leg and lacerations to his right leg.

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