A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was injured in a hit and run in Hockley.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision in Plumberow Avenue in Hockley at 3.20pm yesterday (Thursday).

The boy was crossing the road when he slipped and a black car with a man driving could not stop and skidded into him.

The boy was treated by ambulance crews at the scene for cuts and bruises. The car driver did not stay at the scene.

Any witnesses or people who know who the driver is asked to call 0300 333 4444.