POLICE have released an update on a hit and run which left a boy with serious injuries.

The 17-year-old was knocked off his bike after being hit by a car on Commercial Road.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash just after 2.10am on May 8.

At the time, police said he was in a critical condition.

The car, a blue Ford Kuga, fled the scene.

A 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both from Rownhams, were arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident.

Police have confirmed they have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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