Newborn baby dies and woman seriously injured after hit-and-run in Preston

A newborn baby has died and his mum has been seriously injured after a suspected hit-and-run in Preston.

Police say six people have been arrested over the incident - which happened in Bamber Bridge on Sunday.

The pregnant woman, in her 30s, was walking across a road when she was hit by a vehicle, which didn't stop.

She was rushed to hospital, where her baby boy was delivered, but he died a short time later.

Police are now trying to locate the car, which is believed to be a dark-grey Toyota Prius registration FY62 MXC.

A 17-year-old girl from Lostock Hall; a 19-year-old man from Bolton; and a 40-year-old man from Blackburn; have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and attempting to pervert the course of justice. They remain in custody

Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 17; and a 53-year-old man have also been arrested in connection with the incident and have been bailed pending inquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Jill Riley said: "This is an absolutely appalling incident which has resulted in the death of a little baby and has left his mother very poorly in hospital and my thoughts are with their loved ones," she said.

"Our investigation is making good progress, but I would still like to hear from anyone who may have footage or information which could help us piece together the events which led to this tragic collision and what happened afterwards."