Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision which left an 11-year-old Barnsley boy in hospital.

The incident happened at 10.33am today, 7 August, on the A635 Doncaster Road at Kendray, Barnsley.

The boy, who is local, is believed to have stepped into the road from between two parked cars. He was then in collision with a silver Ford Focus, which was travelling towards Doncaster.

The youngster suffered a broken right leg and a bump to his forehead. He was taken to Barnsley District General Hospital where he has been detained.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Anyone who can help should ring South Yorkshire Police's witness helpline on: 0114 220 2970 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555111.