AN eight-year-old girl was left with minor injuries after being hit by a van.

The incident happened at about 5pm on Thursday, March 14, on Oxford Road in Middlesbrough.

The driver stopped and took the girl home, but he did not leave his details.

The girl, who suffered minor injuries, was later taken to hospital as a precaution.

Cleveland Police is appealing for the van driver to come forward and help with inquiries.

  • Anyone with information can contact PC Steven Lake on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 43090.