An 11-year-old boy was hurt by a small white car that did not stop on Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, on 6 October. Police want doorbell, dashcam and CCTV footage.

Staffordshire Police is appealing for footage after an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car on Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, and the driver did not stop.

The force said the collision happened at around 3.20pm on Tuesday 6 October. It involved the boy, who was on foot, and a small white car (Staffordshire Police).

The boy went to hospital with minor injuries and was discharged the same day, police said. “The driver of the car did not stay at the scene.”

What the police are asking for

The force wants anyone with footage of the area at the time to come forward:

  • doorbell camera recordings
  • dashcam footage from vehicles on Eastern Avenue that afternoon
  • CCTV from homes or businesses nearby

Call 101, quoting incident 729 of 6 October, or use Live Chat on the force’s website. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

What it means for you

  • If you drove along Eastern Avenue at around 3.20pm on Tuesday 6 October, check whether your dashcam kept that afternoon’s footage. Many cameras record over old files after a few weeks.
  • Live closures and roadworks across the city are on our Lichfield roadworks and travel page.

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