Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a BMX bike and a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Abingdon.

The collision happened at the junction of Lee Avenue and Wellesbourne Close at about 4.30pm yesterday.

The cyclist, a six-year-old boy, was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, where he was treated for a broken leg.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information should contact PC Ed Crofts at Abingdon Roads Policing base via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to speak to police or leave your name, call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.