Police seek public help to identify driver of silver car after Wilsthorpe Road collision

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for the public’s help to identify the driver of a silver car after a collision involving a child in Wilsthorpe Road in the town.

The incident took place at around 8am on Wednesday 18th September at the junction of Wilsthorpe Road and Thorseby Road and saw the silver car collide with a 12-year-old boy. The car then left the scene without stopping. The boy was not seriously physically injured.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed to incident, and particularly from anyone who identify the car or driver involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force using any of the contact routes shown below, including reference 24*560902:

• Website – There are crime reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.