A MALE driver has been arrested after a car hit a child pedestrian and then failed to stop on a busy Bradford road.

The crash occurred on Leeds Road at around 10pm on Wednesday.

A harrowing video - where the child is seen being hit - is currently circulating on social media.

Police are aware of the footage and say, although it is distressing in nature, thankfully the child only received minor injuries.

The 42-year-old behind the wheel has since handed himself into the police. 

A spokesperson from the force said: "At 10.24pm last night police were called to Leeds Road, Bradford to a report that a car had failed to stop in a road traffic collision.

"A child pedestrian was involved in the collision and taken to hospital with minor injuries.

"A 42-year-old man handed himself into the police identifying himself as the driver.

"He’s been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for a road traffic collision.

"Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash cam footage or CCTV to come forward.

"Information can be given via 101 or the live chat options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1949 of 6 July"