Child in hospital and driver arrested after crash in Toxteth

A child's been hit by a car in Toxteth

Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 21st Apr 2025

Police are appealing for information after a child was taken to hospital for assessment following a crash in Toxteth on Sunday 20th April.

Shortly before 5.45pm emergency services were called to Greenleaf Street where it was reported a blue VW Taigo had been in collision with a child.

The boy was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital by family for assessment.

The VW was also in collision with a stationary red Ford Fiesta.

The driver was detained at the scene by officers and arrested on suspicion of drug driving, and taken into custody to be questioned.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of any part of this incident should contact Merseyside Police quoting incident reference 25000321095.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

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