POLICE are looking for a female driver after 12-year-old boy was hit by a car.

The incident happened at about 4.20pm on Friday in Carlisle city centre.

A Cumbria Police spokesman told the News & Star: "We are currently investigating a road traffic collision that occurred outside Bodytek Gym on English Damside, Carlisle on Friday.

"A 12-year-old child sustained injuries.

"The vehicle is said to be small grey or blue.

"The driver, a female in her 50s, has said to have stopped and then left the scene moments after."

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact 101, with log 152 of Friday, April 5, to speak to PC2675 Earl.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.