AN eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a serious crash in New Brighton.

Emergency services were called to Kings Parade at around 6.45pm on Tuesday, September 25 following reports that a boy had been hit by a red Kia Picanto.

The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries by paramedics.

He is believed to be in a stable condition.

The driver, a woman in her 50s, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Merseyside Police social media desk via social media @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting 18200202583 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.