A boy is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a 'stolen' car in a hit-and-run.
The incident happened on George Richards Way in Broadheath just after 9pm last night (Sunday).
Police said they were called to reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian.
Emergency services found a boy, aged 16, with a serious head injury at the scene.
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He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition, police said.
The driver of the car - a purple Volkswagen Scirocco - fled the scene after the crash.
The car is believed to have been stolen.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Police are now urging anyone who witnessed the crash, or anyone who was in the area at the time, to come forward.
Sergeant Philip Shaw, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "A young boy has received serious injuries as a result of this collision.
"We are following all available leads to identify the driver in this collision and are hopeful that there are witnesses who were in the area around the time of the collision who may have dash cam footage of this car in the lead up to, during or after the collision.
"If anyone does have information please speak to police as soon as possible as the smallest piece of information could be vital in helping us to complete our investigation."
Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
