3-year-old remains in hospital after incident near Blandford School
Police were called out to the scene on Thursday (8 May)
Dorset Police tell us the child who was involved in an 'incident' remains in hospital.
Officers were called out to the location, near Blandford School, on Thursday night (8 May).
They launched a witness appeal after what they've described as a serious injury collision in Blandford.
Dorset Police received a report at 4.34pm relating to a collision on a field by Blandford Leisure Centre in Milldown Road, involving a white Seat Leon – which was towing a caravan – and a child pedestrian.
Emergency services attended and the child – a three-year-old boy – was taken to Southampton Hospital by air ambulance, as he was in a 'serious but stable condition'.
A cordon was put in place, and a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.
In an update today (12 May), officers said: "The arrested man has been released under investigation and the injured boy remains in hospital at the time of our last condition update.
"Our enquiries are ongoing."
'Significant impact on the local community'
Sergeant Mike Burt, of the Serious Collision Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the young boy who was seriously injured and their family at this time.
“We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam or other footage, to please get in touch if you have not already contacted police.
“We appreciate an incident such as this involving a young child can have a significant impact on the local community and there will be an increased policing presence in the vicinity as we continue to carry out enquiries and to provide reassurance. Officers can be approached by anyone with any information and concerns.
“We would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding while we responded to this incident and as we continue to carry out enquiries.”
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