AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy suffered cuts and bruises when he became the victim of a hit and run accident in Ross-on-Wye.

The boy, who was with two other children at the time of the accident on October 28 at 1.45pm in River View, was taken to Ross Cottage hospital for a check up.

Police are trying to trace a faded red Ford Fiesta with a young male driver. Anyone with information should contact PC Pete Beasley at Ross-on-Wye Police on 01432 276422.