Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward following a serious injury collision in Blandford.

Dorset Police received a report at 4.34pm on Thursday 8 May 2025 relating to a collision on a field by Blandford Leisure Centre in Milldown Road, involving a white Seat Leon – which was towing a caravan – and a child pedestrian.

Emergency services attended and the child – a three-year-old boy – was taken to Southampton Hospital by air ambulance, where he remains in a serious but stable condition. His family has been informed.

A cordon was put in place to allow the emergency services to respond to the incident and for enquiries at the scene to be carried out.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences and inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

Sergeant Mike Burt, of the Serious Collision Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are very much with the young boy who was seriously injured and their family at this time.

“We are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of this incident, and I would urge any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam or other footage, to please get in touch if you have not already contacted police.

“We appreciate an incident such as this involving a young child can have a significant impact on the local community and there will be an increased policing presence in the vicinity as we continue to carry out enquiries and to provide reassurance. Officers can be approached by anyone with any information and concerns.

“We would like to thank members of the public for their patience and understanding while we responded to this incident and as we continue to carry out enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250065222. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.