Boy, 9, knocked down by suspected drug driver in Fleetwood

A 9-year-old boy was knocked down by a suspected drug driver in Fleetwood.

The youngster was hit by a car near the fire station in Radcliffe Road at around 6pm yesterday.

The boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, said Lancashire Police.

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Police statement

A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 6pm yesterday to Radcliffe Road, Fleetwood, to a report of a road traffic collision.

“Officers attended and found that a car had been in collision with a nine-year-old boy.

“The boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

“A 28-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess drugs. She has since been released under investigation.”