The eight year old boy who was hit by a car in Ashton Under Lyne on Thursday evening has died police have announced.
A 33-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been re-arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was also arrested for driving otherwise in accordance with a driving licence and not having third party insurance in place.
He was driving a Black BMW which struck the boy while he was crossing Ryecroft Street
A second man aged 21 has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Both have been bailed pending further enquiries.
Sergeant Matthew Picton of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said “Sadly, this is now a fatal collision investigation.
“This is dreadful news. Our thoughts are firmly with the young boys family and we’re determined to get them the answers they deserve.
“While we have made an arrest, our investigations remain ongoing.
“If you were on or around Ryecroft Street at the time of the incident and witnessed the collision, or saw the car involved, please contact police as a matter of urgency.
“Any dash cam or CCTV footage of the incident could prove invaluable in our search for more information.”
