A NINE-year-old boy remained in a critical condition in hospital last night after a crash in Southampton.

The boy was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a car, but is in a stable condition.

He sustained head injuries in the crash in James Street.

The collision with a silver Vauxhall Corsa occurred on Thursday at 4.45pm and police are appealing for witnesses.

A police spokesman confirmed that no arrests have been made and that officers have spoken to the 18-year-old male driver of the Corsa, who was unharmed.

Witnesses can call Totton Roads Policing Unit on 101, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.