An investigation has been launched after a 14-year-old girl was struck by a car last night.
The teenager was hit on Knowsley Road, near the junction with Stanley Road, in Bootle, at about 8pm yesterday.
Police said the girl was struck by a grey Mercedes A-class.
She was taken to hospital after but the force said she only suffered minor injuries.
An investigation was launched, although the driver of the car is assisting with enquiries.
The force is appealing for an witnesses to the crash.
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Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has any CCTV or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747, @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 21000039655 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
