Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision in Ellesmere Port.

At around 11.40am on Sunday 19 April, police were made aware of a collision between a car, a black Infiniti FX30D, and a six-year-old boy on Anchor Drive, Ellesmere Port.

Following the incident, the child was initially transported to hospital with family members.

However, they later were met by police and paramedics near to Whitby Sports and Social Club, before being transported to the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Sadly, despite the best effort of all those involved, the boy later died in hospital as a result of his injuries. His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 48-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of causing a death by dangerous driving, drug driving, and driving otherwise in accordance with a licence. He has since been released on bail.

Detective Sergeant Iain Condliffe, of the Cheshire Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:

“This was a tragic incident in which a young child lost his life, and we are committed to doing all we can to establish exactly what took place.

“As part of our investigation, we’re keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the initial collision on Anchor Drive, or anyone with any video footage or the incident.

“I’d also like to hear from anyone who was present when the child was later treated near to Whitby Sports and Social Club.”

Anyone with any information or footage in relation to the collision is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML 2311765.