Boy, 13, fighting for life after hit-and-run in Wigan as 15-year-old boy arrested

A 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life following an apparent hit-and-run in Wigan.

The teen was walking along the pavement in Ashton-in-Makerfield, when a Jaguar car struck him, Greater Manchester Police said.

He was rushed to hospital following the crash on Old Road at 4.30pm on Tuesday, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and remains in custody.

The driver and the Jaguar’s passenger failed to stop, officers said.

The road was closed for around six hours while investigation work was carried out at the scene.

Sergeant Darren Hancock of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Firstly, our thoughts are with the teen and his family as he remains in a critical condition in hospital.

"No parent should have to go through what they’re going through right now and we have specialist officers supporting them through this horrendous time.

“We are making an urgent appeal to any witnesses who were in the area in and around the time of the collision and saw anything that may be of use to us and our investigations team.

"Do you have dash cam footage? Did you see anything prior to the collision? If so, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

“Whilst we have a man in custody, we are very much keeping an open mind and would make a direct plea to anyone who may have been involved, or has the slightest bit of information, to do the moral thing and come forward."

Anyone with information is being urged to contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 1965 of 08/07/20, or call Crimestoppers anonymously.

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