Police have given an update on the condition of a four-year-old boy hit by a car in Birkenhead yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Rodney Street, in Birkenhead, shortly before 5pm on Monday after reports of a crash.
The four-year-old was knocked down by a Toyota Yaris when he was reportedly playing outside his home.
Police officers quickly put a road closure in place around the scene of the crash and paramedics began treating the boy.
Today the force confirmed the boy remains in hospital with "serious leg injuries."
A spokesman said enquiries into the incident were ongoing.
After the paramedics left with the boy, Merseyside Police confirmed that he had suffered a leg injury and would receive treatment at hospital.
The driver of the car involved stopped at the scene and is helping police with their investigation.
A spokesperson for the force told the ECHO yesterday: "We were contacted at 4.40pm today, Monday 1 June, following reports of a collision between a four year-old boy and a car in Birkenhead.
"Officers were called to Rodney Street following reports of the collision involving a Toyota Yaris.
"The boy has been taken to hospital with a leg injury.
"The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping with enquiries.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to DM @MerPolTraffic quoting reference 761 of 1 June."
