Cardiff: Man arrested after five-year-old girl hit by car

The incident happened on Sloper Road in Cardiff

A man has been arrested after a five-year-old girl was hit by a car while on the pavement.

The incident took place on Sloper Road in Cardiff at about 17:50 GMT on 24 March.

The 34-year-old from Grangetown was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop a vehicle and failing to report an accident.

He is currently on conditional bail pending further enquiries, said South Wales Police.

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The girl, who had been riding her scooter on the pavement, managed to escape with only minor injuries.

A car suspected of being involved has been seized and is being forensically examined.

The force has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.