Boy, 15, in critical condition after being hit by police car

A 15-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a police car which was responding to an emergency call.

The Greater Manchster Police vehicle struck the teenager while on its way to a “domestic disturbance” 999 callout at around 9.30pm on Boxing Day.

Officers stopped at the scene and gave the boy first aid until an ambulance arrived and took him to a nearby hospital.

He was said to have sustained a “serious head injury” from the crash and remains in a critical condition.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed the incident involved one of the force’s cars and added that it would be launching an investigation.

They said: “At around 9.30pm on Saturday 26 December 2020, officers were responding to a domestic disturbance incident when they were involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Garners Lane in Stockport.

“Police stopped and administered trauma care to a 15-year-old boy until the ambulance arrived.

“The boy has since been taken to hospital with a serious head injury where he remains in a critical condition.

“An investigation is underway. This incident has been referred to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with normal procedure.

"Anyone with any information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2808 of 26/12/2020."

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.