An 11-year-old was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident at Tower Road in Sliema, early this morning. He is not in a critical condition.
The police said the boy, who is a foreigner, was hit by a red Jaguar S-Type being driven towards St Julian's. The accident happened at around 12.30 a.m.
Although the driver, a 21-year-old from Qormi, continued on his way after hitting the boy, he returned to the spot later. He has been arrested, the police said.
An inquiry is being held.