Manhunt for driver after child knocked down in hit & run while crossing the road  before being helped by

COPS have launched a manhunt for a driver after a child was knocked down in a hit and run while crossing the road.

The horror unfolded in Clayton, Staffordshire at around 3.20pm on Friday close to a nearby school.

Cops say a “small black car” collided with the child while they were crossing the road.

The youngster was raced to hospital with head and leg injuries with his current condition unknown.

A member of the public stopped to assist who officers believe wasn’t involved in the collision.

The car is then believed to have fled in the direction of the M6 motorway.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said yesterday: “We are appealing for information after a non-stop collision in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where a child was injured.

“The collision happened at 3.20pm this afternoon (Friday 18 September) on Clayton Road, near to Clayton Hall Academy.

“A small black car collided with a child who was crossing the road.

“A member of the public stopped to assist but we do not believe they were involved in the collision. The small black car drove off towards Newcastle Road, in the direction of the motorway.

“The child was taken to hospital with a leg and a head injury.”

“Anyone with information, relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage is urged to get in touch with us.”