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Four-year-old boy fights for life after hit and run
A four-year-old boy remains in a life-threatening condition after a hit and run in Lawrence Weston on Sunday afternoon.
Both occupants of the BMW fled the scene after the collision on Long Cross near its junction with Kings Weston Road.
The driver – an 18-year-old man – was arrested on Sunday evening suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
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Avon and Somerset Police are also searching for a woman who is believed to have been in the car at the time of the collision.
The woman has been described as a white female with blonde hair, last seen wearing a black puffer coat, blue jeans and light-coloured shoes.
Avon & Somerset Police neighbourhood inspector, Serena Serjeant, said: “This was a shocking collision and our thoughts remain with the young boy and his family at this time.
“Understandably, this incident has caused concern in the Lawrence Weston community and I’d like to assure everyone that a full and thorough investigation is already well underway.
“I would urge anyone who has any footage of the collision or any other information about it which could help, to contact us.”
Main photo: Karen Johnson
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