Boy, 11, seriously injured in Boston during Lincolnshire Police chase
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The child was hit by a silver car on Church Road in Boston
An 11-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car during a police chase in Boston.
Lincolnshire Police said officers were pursuing a silver Ford Focus which had failed to stop at about 17:30 BST on Sunday on York Street.
The Ford hit the child on Church Road but failed to stop.
A man has now been arrested on suspicion of various vehicle offences and causing injury by dangerous driving.
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Officers stopped the chase and gave first aid to the boy, and the incident was referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
Police said a male driver was arrested soon after on suspicion of driving while disqualified, possession of a controlled drug, and causing injury by dangerous driving.
He remains in police custody.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage should contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
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