A three-year-old boy is seriously injured in hospital following a collision with a car in Kilburn.

Police and emergency were called to Shoot Up Hill at around 3pm yesterday afternoon to reports of a silver VW Golf in collision with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a three-year-old boy, sustained serious injuries and is currently in a serious but stable condition in a central London hospital, Scotland Yard said.

A spokesman added: “The driver stopped at the scene and has been helping officers with their enquiries.

“No arrest has been made.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0208 991 9555 or police on 101.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or tweet @MetCC