Man is arrested over hit and run crash that killed toddler

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a two-year-old boy died in a hit-and-run crash.

West Midlands Police said officers had acted on information to detain the suspect yesterday afternoon following the toddler's death on Saturday night.

The 30-year-old is now in police custody where he will be questioned by detectives.

A 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man remain in a serious condition in hospital after the horror smash. 

The force had previously launched a manhunt for the driver of a grey Porsche Cayenne, which are worth around £80,000. 

Police and paramedics were called to Dartmouth Road, in Smethwick, West Midlands, following the smash between the two cars on Saturday night.

Emergency services rushed the toddler and four adults to hospital, but despite their efforts, the young boy tragically died.

A woman aged 30 and a second man, also aged 30, have since been discharged from hospital. 

Officers said the driver hit the Toyota as it travelled from a roundabout on Kenrick Way before the suspect fled the scene.

Further enquiries by West Midlands Police revealed that the car had been stolen earlier this month.

A force spokesperson said: 'We're still appealing for information, or dashcam footage, and you can contact us via email at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk.

'Alternatively call 101, or message us via Live Chat, and quote log 4421 14 December.'