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Boy, 14, suffers fractured skull at car meet

News imageGoogle The entrance to Roman Way industrial estate with trees either side of the road. A van with yellow and red hi-vis markings is driving away from the camera.Google
The boy was injured during the car meet at the Roman Way industrial estate in Preston

A 14-year-old boy suffered a fractured skull when he was hit by a vehicle during a car meet.

Lancashire Police said the boy was badly injured just before 22:00 GMT on Friday at the Roman Way industrial estate in Preston.

Police said the car driver was "suspected to have been involved in anti-social driving" and is being investigated on suspicion of driving offences.

Ch Insp John Jennings-Wharton said: "Whilst I would want not discourage anyone from attending car meets, please remember to respect the rules of the road and not put others at risk."

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