A young boy is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash with a car while riding a child’s scooter in Wandsworth.

Police were called just before 4pm yesterday (May 24) to reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Herondale Avenue.

A five-year-old boy - who was riding a child’s scooter - was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

His parents are with him in hospital.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with their investigation.

Emergency services attended the scene.

There have been no arrests.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses or drivers with dash cam footage of the incident.

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8543 5157, or call 101 quoting CAD 4661/24May.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses after a child was seriously injured in a collision in Wandsworth.

“Police were called at 15:58hrs on Tuesday, 24 May to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Herondale Avenue, SW18.

“Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service.

“A five-year-old boy, who was riding a child's scooter, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. His parents are with him.

“The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

“There have been no arrests.

“Detectives from the Met's Roads & Transport Policing Command are investigating and would like to hear from any witnesses or drivers with dash cam footage of the incident.

“Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8543 5157.

“Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 4661/24May.”