Driver Arrested After Five-Year-Old Boy Hit by Car in Heywood
A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a broken leg after being struck by a car in King Street, Heywood. The driver, a man in his 60s, has been arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
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07:53, 25 September 2026
A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a broken leg after being struck by a car in King Street, Heywood. The driver, a man in his 60s, has been arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
06:49, 25 September 2026
A young boy has been taken to hospital with a broken leg after a collision with a car on King Street in Heywood. A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug possession.
05:34, 25 September 2026
A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a broken leg after being struck by a car in King Street, Heywood, on Thursday afternoon. The driver, a man in his 60s, has been arrested.
21:57, 24 September 2026
A driver has been arrested following an incident in Heywood where a young boy was struck by a vehicle, resulting in a broken leg. The incident occurred on King Street at approximately 15:10 BST on Thursday.
20:17, 24 September 2026
A young boy has been taken to hospital with a broken leg after a collision with a car on King Street in Heywood. A man in his 60s has been arrested at the scene on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs.
A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a broken leg after being hit by a car in King Street, Heywood, at approximately 15:10 BST on Thursday. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the child was transported to hospital following the incident, although further details regarding his condition have not been disclosed.
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 60s, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug. Police have not released additional information regarding the circumstances of the incident or the ongoing investigation.
The Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene to assist police and ensure the area was made safe following the collision. Their involvement highlights the seriousness of the incident and the need for immediate safety measures in the vicinity.
Local residents may experience disruptions as police continue their inquiries into the incident. Anyone with information related to the collision is encouraged to contact the authorities.
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