Man bailed after boy, 2, dies in crash

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries

A man arrested after a two-year-old boy died in a crash in a car park in Kent has been bailed pending further inquiries, Kent Police has confirmed.

Officers said they were called to the junction of Harbour Street and Cromwell Road, Whitstable, at 20:24 BST on Saturday, after a crash involving a car and multiple pedestrians.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, said police. The child's next of kin has been informed.

A man in his 20s arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been bailed to return to the police station pending further investigation.

A spokesperson for Canterbury City Council previously said: "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by last night's incident.

"We have officers on site today to offer help and support."

Kent Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to get in touch with them.