A 10-year-old boy was taken to hospital after he was hurt in an accident with a car in Windrush, at Ruscote, Banbury, on Thursday.

The boy suffered minor injuries and was taken to The Horton Hospital.

Pc Ricky Ell said: “I'm appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward and also would like to ask the driver of the car to contact me.

“The car was a silver hatchback and the driver stopped to help at the scene but left before we arrived. I need to speak to the man, as he could help me with my inquiries.”

Anyone with information about the accident, which happened at about 8.15am, should call Pc Ell on 08458 505505.