An 81-year-old woman has tragically died following a hit-and-run incident in Liverpool. Emergency services were called to Longmoor Lane at approximately 4.15pm after reports of a collision involving a dark-coloured vehicle and a pedestrian.

The woman, a local resident, is believed to have been on her way to a nearby shop when the incident occurred. She sustained serious injuries and was transported to Aintree Hospital, where she sadly passed away despite the efforts of medical staff.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, and police are currently searching for both the driver and the car involved. Officers are reviewing local CCTV footage, which they hope may reveal the vehicle's identity, particularly any signs of damage from the crash.

Superintendent Siobhan Russell has urged anyone with information to come forward. She stated, "I would appeal to anyone who may have any information to come forward. The 81-year-old victim had only popped out to shops and now her family are trying to come to terms with her loss. Specialist officers are providing them with support at this tragic time."

Russell further emphasised the need for the driver to reflect on their actions, saying, "At this stage of the investigation the full circumstances of the incident are still being established and I would like to take this opportunity for the driver of the car to search their conscience and come forward. I would also like to appeal to anyone who has any information which could help us identify the driver to come forward. We also want to find the car which may have sustained damage as a result of the collision and may have been parked up or even abandoned."

The police continue to investigate the incident and are appealing for witnesses to assist in their inquiries.