POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run collision in North Devon which left a young boy injured.

The incident happened at around 5.30pm on Friday, October 23 near the roundabout on Victoria Road, Barnstaple.

The boy was struck by the vehicle, which is described as small and black, before it left the scene. The child sustained a broken collarbone as a result.

The vehicle involved was being driven by a white man aged between 45 and 50 years old.

Officers have carried out several enquiries and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident, stopped to assist at the scene, or has any information that could help identify the vehicle and driver involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or online, quoting reference 50260293763.