Appeal following collision in Toxteth

We are appealing for information after a child was taken to hospital for assessment following a collision in Toxteth today, Sunday 20 April.

Shortly before 5.45pm emergency services were called to Greenleaf Street where it was reported a blue VW Taigo had been in collision with a child.

The boy was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital by family for assessment.

The VW was also in collision with a stationary red Ford Fiesta.

The driver was detained at the scene by officers and arrested on suspicion of drug driving, and taken into custody to be questioned.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage of any part of this incident should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000321095.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.