Girl, 13, seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Erdington, Birmingham

A 13 year-old girl has been seriously injured in a hit and run collision in Erdington, Birmingham.

The youngster was struck by a black Volkswagen Golf convertible on Holly Lane just before 5.30pm on Saturday (May 27). She was taken to hospital and remains a critical condition.

A 47 year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving yesterday (Sunday, May 28). He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We’re still trying to trace the car which we believe sustained significant damage to its windscreen and passenger side during the collision.

“We’re keen to hear from anyone who has information about the collision - or has seen a convertible with noticeable damage over the last few days.

“You can contact investigators directly at [email protected] or via Live Chat on our website, quoting log 3239 of 27 May.