Police are appealing for witnesses and footage including CCTV, dash cam and mobile phone footage following a collision involving a 10-year-old boy in Hartlepool.

The incident happened around 5:30pm today, Friday 19th August, on Jesmond Gardens involving a green Mercedes and a 10-year-old boy, who was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary with serious head injuries.

Any witnesses or anyone with footage is asked to contact Sergeant Sara Allison on 101, quoting reference number 147305.

Footage can also be uploaded here: