Police have taped off a road tonight. They have shut Dawlish Drive, in Bentilee , following as-yet unconfirmed reports of an accident.

It is being reported that a car has struck a boy. It comes as the Staffordshire Police plane is over Bentilee tonight.

The police presence was first reported to StokeonTrentLive at around 7.10pm tonight.

StokeonTrentLive has approached Staffordshire Police for a statement regarding this unfolding incident. Any witnesses can call the police on 101.

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