A YOUNG boy had his leg broken in a hit and run involving a Mini. 

Police are hunting for the Mini driver behind the "despicable" act. 

The 12-year-old boy was hit while walking home from school at around 3.25pm on Tuesday, October 27 while crossing Carnwath Road, where it meets Carnwath Lane in Carluke.

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The car hit the boy and then rushed away without stopping. 

The boy was taken to Wishaw General Hospital with a broken leg. 

Police say he was "completely traumatised" by the incident. 

Police have urged the driver responsible to hand themselves in. 

Constable Josh Ellwood from Lanark Police Station said: “To knock down a child and drive away is absolutely despicable and it is vital that we trace the person responsible.

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“The victim will possibly require surgery on his leg as well as being left completely traumatised by what happened.

“I am appealing for anyone who was in the area on Tuesday afternoon, who noticed a blue Mini driving at speed, to please get in touch. I would also ask motorists with dash-cams who were nearby to check their footage in case they have captured anything which could be of significance.

“I would also make a direct appeal to the driver of the car involved to do the right thing and come forward to the police.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 2271 of October 27, 2020. Alternaitvely you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where details can be given anonymously.”