Boy, 8, dies four days after being being hit by car

An eight-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car in east London.

The young victim was struck in Jessam Avenue in Clapton last Wednesday night.

He was rushed to hospital but died from his injuries late last night.

A man, in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

He has since been bailed.

Scotland Yard said an investigation into the tragedy were ongoing.