Police have released an image of a car they are searching for after a young child was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash. 

Emergency services were called to the A134 Brandon Road in Thetford at about 6.50pm on Monday following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a white Skoda Fabia. 

The pedestrian, a young child, was taken to the West Suffolk Hospital and later transferred to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge where they remain in a serious but stable condition.

It is believed the Skoda had travelling towards the crossroads with the Chase pub, having come from the direction of the A11, when the crash happened and then failed to stop at the scene.

Sgt Ben Hawkins, from the Roads and Armed Policing Team, said: “The white Skoda involved is quite distinctive with its black roof and black alloy wheels. We hope that be releasing this image it will prompt people with information, or the driver themselves, to come forward.

“The CCTV footage shows two other cars, a Ford and a VW, travelling behind the Skoda and we would really like to speak to the drivers of these vehicles as they may have information which would be helpful to our investigation.

“I would urge anyone with information to come forward and take this opportunity to once again appeal directly to the driver of the Skoda to come forward so we can get their account and understand the full circumstances of the collision.”

Police have not given the age or gender of the injured child. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or email nicholas.harris@norfolk.police.uk and quote reference NC-05082024-434.