AVON and Somerset police want to trace the driver of a car which collided with a 15-year-old boy causing him a head injury.

The happened at about 9.15pm on Friday, October 4, at the junction of Newbridge Road and the A431 Newbridge Hill in Bath.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “The driver, a middle-aged white man in a red car, was turning out of Newbridge Hill as the boy crossed the road.

“He stopped and offered the boy a lift but the boy refused and walked home.

“The boy was taken to the hospital after informing his family of the incident, where it was confirmed that he had sustained a fractured skull. He is now recovering at home.

“The collision was reported by the family in the early hours of Saturday, October 5.”

Police are now asking the driver to come forward. They would also like to hear from anyone who saw the incident, have dashcam footage or any other information which could help.

Please call 101 and give the reference 5224262488. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information