A teenage girl is fighting for life after a hit-and-run collision in Liverpool city centre.
Police were called to Great George Street at around 1.20am on Sunday (July 26) to reports of a crash involving two 17-year-olds on an e-scooter and a Mercedes Vito.
Emergency services attended the scene and one of the girls was taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.
The second teenager was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drug driving and driving without insurance.
A 57-year-old man from Liverpool failed to stop at the scene but was located nearby and arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and failing to stop.
Detective Sergeant Simon Duffy said: “This was a very serious collision that has resulted in a teenage girl in hospital where she is currently in a critical condition.
“As part of our initial inquiries, we have arrested two people and they both remain in custody where they will be questioned about their possible involvement.
“In the meantime, I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to any possible witnesses.
“We know this happened very early this morning, but if anyone saw what occurred or were driving through the area just before the incident, then please get in touch.
“I would also ask anyone who travelled through other parts of the city and saw two girls on an e-scooter to let us know.
“Similarly, if you live or work in the area and have CCTV or smart doorbell footage, please take a moment to review to see if you captured anything that could assist our investigation.
“Even the smallest of details could be vital, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch and let our team review your footage.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured the incident on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact the SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting incident reference 072 of 26 July.
Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC on X or Facebook, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.