A NINE-year old boy was knocked over by a car in a north Suffolk town this afternoon.

A NINE-year old boy was knocked over by a car in a north Suffolk town this afternoon.

The incident happened on Seaman Avenue in Saxmundham at about 3.24pm.

A white Renault Megane collided with the child leaving him with injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.

Ambulance crews took him to Ipswich Hospital for further checks and medical treatment.