A six-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being critically injured in a hit-and-run when he was walking home from a Whanganui park.
A police spokesperson said a group of children were walking home from playing at a local park when one of them, a six-year-old boy, was struck by a vehicle while crossing Cornfoot Street near the intersection of Rangiora Street.
"The driver of the car did not stop, and the boy was transported to hospital in a critical condition," the spokesperson said.
The vehicle is described as a light blue-coloured small hatchback-sized car.
Police urge anyone who was travelling in the area at that time, or was on the surrounding streets, including Cornfoot, Manuka and Poulson Street, to contact Police if they saw the vehicle.
"Police also ask residents if they could check any CCTV cameras and pass the footage on to Police if the vehicle is captured," the spokesperson said.
"If you see a vehicle that matches the above description, likely with damage to the exterior of the car, contact Police."
Police also urge the driver to come forward.
"To the driver of the vehicle - we understand you are likely shocked and distressed by the incident, but we urge you to do the right thing and come forward. Information can be given to Police by contacting 105 and quoting reference number 231112/8264."
