A child was seriously injured this afternoon (22 July) after being hit by an electric bike outside a school in Chester.

Officers have now arrested a teenage boy in relation to the incident.

The 16-year-old boy from Blacon was arrested at around 7.45pm this evening, after presenting himself at Blacon Police Station.

The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop following a collision, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

He is currently being held in police custody.

At around 3.20pm today (Tuesday 22 July), a five-year-old boy was crossing Wealstone Lane with his dad, near Mill View Primary School, when he was hit by a blue electric bike.

The child was treated at the scene by paramedics and has since been taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital with serious injuries.

The rider of the bike failed to stop and made off towards Plas Newton Lane.

Detective Inspector Ross Hamilton, of Western CID said: "This is a horrific incident, and I understand the anger that it is likely to cause in the local community.

"Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and we are committed to doing all we can to identify the people responsible.

"As part of our investigation were keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, or anyone with any video footage that may aid the investigation.

"I'd urge anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact the team here at Chester."

Anyone with any information is asked to call Cheshire police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police,uk/tell-us, quoting IML 2138673.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.