Arrest after tragic death of boy, two, killed in 'hit-and-run' involving 'stolen Porsche'

A man has been arrested after a two-year-old boy was killed in a 'hit-and-run' crash in Birmingham.

Four adults were injured in the crash involving a 'stolen Porsche' in Smethwick, Birmingham. A Toyota Auris and a grey Porsche Cayenne collided just before 11pm, on Saturday, December 14. A woman, aged 29, and a 30-year-old man, are in a serious condition in hospital.

West Midlands Police said a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after "acting on information" this afternoon, Monday, December 16, BirminghamLIve reports. Police continue to appeal for information.

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Last night a police spokesperson said "We've this afternoon arrested a man after a two-year-old boy tragically died following a collision in Smethwick. We acted on information and detained a 30-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Dartmouth Road on Saturday evening (14 December).

"He is now in custody for questioning. A woman aged 29 and a 30-year-old man remain in a serious condition in hospital following the collision.

"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."