A MAN is due to appear before Preston magistrates this morning (Tuesday March 26) charged in connection with an accident that left a five-year-old girl in hospital.

The girl, Afifaa Ugrada, received serious head and shoulder injuries and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.

Thomas Mongam, 24, of Fishwick Parade, was charged with failing to stop and report an accident, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence, last night.