A small child has been seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Inverness.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances around the incident after being called to the scene on Springfield Gardens at around 7.45pm last night.
A four-year-old child is understood to have been involved.
Officers say the youngster was struck by a small black car which then failed to stop at the scene.
The child was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.
A spokesman for the force confirmed officers are looking for members of the public who may have information to step forward.
He added: “Anyone with information relating to the collision or the vehicle involved is urged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Child, 4, seriously injured in Inverness hit-and-run