A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving following a crash which has left a nine-year old-boy in a critical condition.

Emergency services were called at around 3.45pm today (Sunday, July 29) to Leasowe Road and Mill Lane following reports of a crash involving one car.

A nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a head injury.

His condition is believed to be critical.

The driver of the car, a man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving.

Police have closed both roads as the investigation continues to establish the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 or the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747.