A YOUNG cyclist was hit by a car at the weekend.

The six-year-old was riding along Gerrie Street, Boosbeck, east Cleveland, at about 6pm on Saturday, when he was in collision with a Peugeot 306, at the junction with High Street.

He was treated at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, for bumps and bruises, then allowed home.

Anyone who saw the crash is asked to call PC Sarah Gilbert on (01642) 301552.