26/08/2004
Birmingham toddler killed in hit-and-run incident
A toddler has been run over and killed during an incident in Birmingham last night.
Shortly after 7pm, a 13-year-old girl and a two-and-a-half-year-old boy were walking along Burney Lane in the city when a white Toyota MR2 car collided with them. The car dragged the boy along the road for around 300 yards before speeding off.
The boy was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries in the early hours of this morning. The BBC has named the child as Joshua Berrill, from Ward End.
It has been reported that an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The girl sustained a fractured leg and is currently in a comfortable condition in hospital.
The car was later recovered by officers after being abandoned in Pan Croft in Bromford.
Police have urged anyone with information to contact them on 0845 113 5000.
(gmcg)
Shortly after 7pm, a 13-year-old girl and a two-and-a-half-year-old boy were walking along Burney Lane in the city when a white Toyota MR2 car collided with them. The car dragged the boy along the road for around 300 yards before speeding off.
The boy was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries in the early hours of this morning. The BBC has named the child as Joshua Berrill, from Ward End.
It has been reported that an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The girl sustained a fractured leg and is currently in a comfortable condition in hospital.
The car was later recovered by officers after being abandoned in Pan Croft in Bromford.
Police have urged anyone with information to contact them on 0845 113 5000.
(gmcg)
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