A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in Nelson.

It came after a 12-year-old boy was knocked over in a hit-and-run incident by a car being pursued by police. 

The incident happened in Southfield Street, Nelson, just after 4pm today (Wednesday, August 7).

Police officers saw a Ford Focus being driven anti-socially in Leeds Road and began to follow it. 

The vehicle knocked the boy over in Barkerhouse Road, before the driver and passenger made off.

Police said the boy is being treated in hospital but have not released any details of his injuries. 

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "At about 4pm one of our patrol cars spotted a car driving anti-socially in the Leeds Road area and began to follow it.

"The car, a Ford Focus, made off onto Barkerhouse Road and then onto Southfield Street where it collided with a boy crossing the road. The car then crashed further up the road.

"The driver and a passenger made off from the vehicle.

"The boy, 12, has been taken to hospital. His family are being supported by the police.

“We’re continuing to ask that if you have any information or footage that can assist our enquiries, to contact us on 101 quoting log 0911 of today.”

Police have since said a 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident.