Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 7th August 2024, at 20:10hrs
A boy has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car during a pursuit in Nelson.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said,
“Many of you will be aware that earlier this evening (Wednesday, August 7) there was an incident in Nelson, and we wanted to give you a bit more detail about what happened.
At about 4pm one of our patrol cars spotted a car driving anti-socially in the Leeds Road area and began to follow it.
The car, a Ford Focus, made off on to Barkerhouse Road and then on to Southfield Street where it collided with a boy crossing the road. The car then crashed further up the road.
The driver and a passenger made off from the vehicle. They are now being sought by police.
The boy, 12, has been taken to hospital. His family are being supported by the police.
We have launched an investigation and anyone who has any information or footage should contact us on 101 quoting log 0911 of today.
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