A 14-year-old boy is in hospital after being hit by a suspected drug driver in south Manchester.
The incident happened on Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe at around midday today (Wednesday).
Witnesses described a major response from the emergency services and a large cordon in place near the Martinscroft Metrolink stop.
Greater Manchester Police said they were called to reports of a collision and found a teenage boy with injuries.
He has been taken to hospital in a condition that is not believed to be life-threatening.
A spokesperson for North West Ambulance Service confirmed: "A 14-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with head and leg injuries after he hit was hit by a car."
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and is in custody.
GMP said in a statement: "Officers were called around 12pm today (Wednesday 14 July 2021) to a report of a collision on Hollyhedge Road, Manchester.
"Emergency services attended and enquiries established a pedestrian - a teenage boy - had been in collision with a vehicle."
"He was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
"A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. He remains in custody for questioning."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5050 quoting incident 1235 of 14/07/21. Information can also be passed via our live web chat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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