A schoolboy sustained a serious head injury after being struck by a car near a Birmingham school on October 21. The incident occurred on Monyhull Hall Road, close to Broadmeadow Infant and Nursery School in Kings Norton, shortly before 3.30pm.
An air ambulance landed at the scene, and the boy was transported under emergency conditions to Birmingham Children's Hospital. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that crews treated the child for serious injuries before the hospital transfer.
Driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "The child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury. The driver of the car involved was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and remains in police custody."
The arrest took place at the scene, and the driver has not been named by authorities. Police have not released further details about the driver's identity or the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Police appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage
West Midlands Police are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam footage to come forward. Members of the public with information are asked to call 101, quoting log 3145 of October 21.
The appeal is part of the ongoing investigation into the incident, which occurred during school hours near the nursery. The road is a residential route in Kings Norton, and the collision has prompted a police response to gather evidence.
The boy remains under care at Birmingham Children's Hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries. The hospital is a specialist paediatric centre, and the boy's condition has not been publicly updated since his admission.
