Boy, 11, Fighting for Life After Hit-and-Run Horror in East London

Child Seriously Injured in Orpington Crash

An 11-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition at an East London hospital following a shocking collision with a car. The incident happened on Court Road, Orpington, at around 6.50pm last Saturday.

Driver Arrested for Dangerous Driving and Fleeing Scene

The Metropolitan Police quickly swooped on the suspect—a man arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and making off from the scene. He remains in custody as police continue their investigation.

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