Two-year-old taken to hospital after being hit by a car near to a Hartlepool primary school

The little boy was being carried by a man who was walking on Owton Manor Lane when they were involved in a collision with a blue Vauxhall Mokka, Police have said.

The incident took place near to Grange Primary School between 8am and 8.30am on Friday, December 4.

The boy suffered a cut to the forehead and was taken to hospital as a precaution, but has since been treated and released.

Cleveland Police are now appealing for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to the force to get in touch.

The force is also asking for any drivers who were in the area to check their dash cam footage.

To contact Cleveland Police call the 101 number, and ask for Cleveland Police and quote reference number 197595 in relation to this incident.