A SCHOOLBOY who was badly injured after his bike collided with a car in a hit-and-run crash, is on the mend.

Police say the 12-year-old Canvey boy who was thrown 100 yards following the collision in Canvey Road last week is in a stable condition in Basildon Hospital.

The driver of the blue sports car involved in the crash did not stop at the scene, and was later arrested.

The 24-year-old man from Canvey was later arrested and questioned at Southend police station. He was released on police bail until June 24 while inquiries continue.

Anyone with information about the accident which happened on April 8 at 7.20pm is asked to contact PC Mark Wade, of Rayleigh traffic police, on 0300 3334444.