Boy, 9, taken to hospital after being hit by a car

A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Bolton.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Crown Lane, Horwich, at about 4.15pm on Sunday (February 6).

The pedestrian - a nine-year-old boy - was taken to hospital with leg injuries.

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His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, Greater Manchester Police say.

No arrests have been made.

Following the incident, Crown Lane was shut in both directions for several hours near to the junction with Vale Avenue.

A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 3.21pm to reports of an RTC involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

"We treated a boy for injuries to his legs and took him to hospital.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk quoting incident 1903 of 06/02/22. Alternatively details can be passed via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.