Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was run over in Penrith.

Emergency services were called just after 4pm yesterday after a vehicle hit a child.

The girl is currently in hospital with head injuries.

A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "We are currently investigating a road traffic collision involving a van and a child."

It happened between Lady Anne Court to Tynefield Court and the road was closed for several hours.

Officers described the girl's injuries as 'none life-threatening'.

If anyone witnessed this incident or may have information to call the police on 101.