Croxteth crash: Boy, 13, dies after being struck by car

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The crash happened near the Showcase cinema at Stonedale Retail Park

A 13-year-old boy who was struck by a car near a cinema has died in hospital, police have said.

Harry Kinney-Ryan was hit by a silver Vauxhall Astra at Stonedale Retail Park on the East Lancashire Road, Croxteth, at about 19:20 GMT on Wednesday, Merseyside Police said.

A 34-year-old man who was arrested has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Merseyside police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.

Det Sgt Andy Roper said: "Harry's family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers as our enquiries continue and our thoughts are with them at this sad time."

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