Man arrested after car hits child on zebra crossing

A man in his teens has been arrested on drug and driving offences after a car struck a child riding a scooter.

The 11-year-old boy was riding his scooter over a zebra crossing on Querns Lane, Cirencester, about 14:40 BST on 26 June when he was hit.

He suffered cuts to his hands and fingers and a broken tooth, and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A man from Cricklade in Wiltshire, was arrested by Gloucestershire Constabulary on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug, and driving without due care and attention, and remains in custody.

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