Springfield Gardens, Inverness, the scene of Tuesday evenings incident in which a four year old child was knocked down by a car.
A 33-year-old man has been detained in connection with a serious road incident in Inverness.
A four-year-old boy was taken to Raigmore Hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Springfield Gardens at around 7.47pm last night.
Police said inquiries into the incident are continuing and officers are asking anyone with information which could help to make contact.
Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw a black Ford Focus in the area around the time of the incident.
Constable Donnie Mackinnon, of the road policing unit, said: “I can confirm a 33-year-old man has been detained and is assisting with our inquiries.
“I would like to thank everyone who has already spoken to us for their assistance with this matter and urge anybody who has information but not yet made contact to get in touch with Police on 101, quoting reference NN/17854/17.
“Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you prefer to remain anonymous.”
Man detained after boy, 4, seriously injured in Inverness incident
