A BOY was taken to hospital yesterday (Wednesday) after being involved in a collision with a car in Saffron Walden.

The child, who was believed to be around 12-years-old, suffered minor injuries to his head and legs in the incident on Thaxted Road at around 1pm.

The East of England Ambulance Service were called to the scene and took the boy to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for further treatment.