Police appeal for 'distinctive' white car after child pedestrian seriously injured in Thetford

A child has been seriously injured in a hit and run - with police appealing for information about a white car which left the scene.

The victim, described as a young child, was struck on the A134 Brandon Road in Thetford, Norfolk, around 6.50pm on Monday.

They were taken to West Suffolk Hospital before being transferred to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where they remain in a serious but stable condition.

At the time of the crash, police said the vehicle was thought to be travelling towards the crossroads with the Chase pub, having come from the direction of the A11.

They described the car as a white Skoda Fabia with a black roof, with a picture of the vehicle released on Tuesday.

Sgt Ben Hawkins said: “The white Skoda involved is quite distinctive with its black roof and black alloy wheels.

"We hope that by releasing this image it will prompt people with information, or the driver themselves, to come forward.

“The CCTV footage shows two other cars, a Ford and a VW, travelling behind the Skoda and we would really like to speak to the drivers of these vehicles as they may have information which would be helpful to our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information to come forward and take this opportunity to once again appeal directly to the driver of the Skoda to come forward so we can get their account and understand the full circumstances of the collision."

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