A BOY has been seriously injured by a car following a hit and run collision in Thurnscoe.

The 16-year-old is in hospital after being struck by a car at 10.10pm on Wednesday September 17.

He was walking with a 15-year-old girl along when an unknown car - believed to be travelling along Barrowfield Road towards Bolton-on-Dearne -hit them both. It is alleged that the vehicle did not stop at the scene. The boy is being treated for serious injuries - the girl had minor injuries.

The vehicle is believed to a dark-coloured small car, possibly a hatchback. The car may have some damage.

Witnesses to the collision, or anyone with information about the whereabouts of the vehicle, should call 101 quoting incident number 1171 of 17 September 2014. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.