Nine-year-old boy in serious condition after being hit by a car

At approximately 6pm on Monday, August 8, Cheshire Police were called to reports of collision involving a child.

The collision occurred on Buxton Old Road, and involved a grey hatchback.

Police and ambulance attended the scene and the nine-year-old was taken to Manchester Children’s Hospital, where he is currently being treated for serious injuries.

The driver of the car was uninjured.

Anyone with any information in relation to the collision is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 828 of 8/8/2016.

Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.