A TEENAGE girl has been left with head injuries following a road traffic accident in Pershore.

The incident happened in Abbey Road yesterday and involved a grey, Vauxhall Corsa.

A 17-year-old male has been arrested following the incident.

The girl was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with head injuries as a result of the accident. She was later transferred to Birmingham Children's Hospital for further treatment.

Officers are continuing to make enquiries into the cause of the accident.

A police spokeswoman added: "We would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident."

Anyone with information should call police on 08457 444 888, quoting 562/S/250907, or Crimestoppers - anonymously - on 0800 555 111.