Police have confirmed that a collision in Borough in November did result in the death of a five-year-old boy.
The driver, a 49-year-old man who stopped at the scene, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
Police were called to Newcomen Street and found two children injured, aged five and twelve, at 3.50pm on Friday, November 25.
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Both were rushed to hospital but, tragically, the five-year-old died a short time later.
The twelve-year-old, known to the other child, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later discharged.
The driver has been released on bail without charge as police continue to investigate.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 4709/25Nov.
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