A child was hospitalised after being hit by a car in Glasgow.

999 crew were alerted to the collision just before 6pm yesterday to Ardencraig Road, Castlemilk.

The girl was taken to hospital and the 29-year-old driver was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences.

He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, August 20.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.55pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024, police received a report of a crash involving a car and a child pedestrian. The girl was taken to hospital for assessment.

“The 29-year-old male driver was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 20 August, 2024.  Enquiries remain ongoing.”