A four-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he was hit by an SUV.

The young pedestrian suffered serious injuries in the incident, which happened at about 11.15am yesterday in Northdown Road, Cliftonville.

The child was airlifted to King's College Hospital in London following the collision involving a black Hyundai Tucson. He remains in a critical condition.

Police shut the road while enquiries were carried out near the scene, which was close to the junction of Arthur Road.

Officers have now launched an appeal for information.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage that may assist is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting reference KH/SW/040/21. You can also email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

Read more: All the latest news from Thanet