Young girl, 12, knocked down in hit and run on Scots road as cops hunt driver

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Police are searching for a driver after a 12-year-old girl knocked down in a hit and run in an Aberdeenshire village. The youngster was struck by a dark-coloured car around 11.20am on Saturday June 18 on Forgue Road in Rothienorman.The driver failed to stop and fled the scene.Officers say the young girl sustained minor injuries but was left extremely shaken by the incident.

Enquiries to trace the driver of the car are ongoing and anyone with information on the incident is being urged to come forward.Constable Harris, of Formartine Community Policing Team, said: “Thankfully, the girl was not seriously injured but was left extremely shaken by the incident.“We are asking for anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash, or anyone with dash cam footage which could assist, to please get in touch.“I would also encourage the driver of the car to contact officers.“Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 1252 of 18 June.”'Stabbing' at Glasgow housing estate as sniffer dogs brought in amid ongoing police probeMartin Lewis issues warning to everyone with a savings account to check it nowAndy Murray left 'upset and angry' after learning mum Judy was sexually assaulted at awards party