A young girl is recovering from serious leg injuries following a hit-and-run incident in Newton Aycliffe.

The collision occurred on Woodham Way at around 5 pm on Thursday, January 16. A vehicle, believed to be a dark Volkswagen Golf, struck the child and fled the scene without stopping.

Emergency services attended, and the girl was taken to the hospital, where she is now recovering from her injuries.

Police Investigation Underway

Durham Constabulary is actively investigating the incident and is appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward. Officers are particularly keen to obtain dashcam or doorbell footage from the area.

Community Appeal

CCTV footage of the collision has been widely circulated on social media. However, police are urging the public to assist by providing any additional footage or details that may aid their investigation.

How to Help

Anyone with information about the incident, or who may have witnessed the collision, is asked to contact Durham Constabulary’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected], quoting incident number 332 of January 16.

This shocking incident has left the local community shaken as authorities work to locate the driver involved.