A toddler was seriously injured after a moped collided with her in Acton on Tuesday evening.

London Ambulance Service, London's Air Ambulance and police were called to the scene at the junction of The Vale on Uxbridge Road and Agnes Road at 6.34pm on Tuesday 8 June.

The two-year-old girl was taken to hospital shortly afterwards and officers involved in the case have said there is no change in her condition.

Her next of kin has been informed.

The 19-year-old rider of the moped was stopped at the scene and arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs and remains in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Nush Puvitharan from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “The incident happened as the girl and her family were crossing the street at traffic lights while other vehicles waited.

“Some of those road users would have seen the incident, or may have recorded the events on dash-cam footage and, if so, I would urge them to come forward and speak to police.

“This information could prove vital in ensuring we can piece together exactly what happened in this incident.”

Anyone with information can call 020 8246 9820, 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD6736/8June.

Featured image credit: Metropolitan Police