A boy has been arrested after a woman and child were left injured in a hit-and-run in Eltham.

The incident between a motorcycle and two pedestrians happened in Eltham Hill at 3pm on May 11.

Officers attended and found a woman, aged 29, and an 18-month-old baby in a buggy injured.

They were both taken to a south London hospital where their conditions were assessed as not life-threatening.

The rider of a motorcycle failed to stop at the scene.

On May 15, a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has been released on bail.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called shortly after 3pm on Thursday, 11 May to reports of a motorbike in collision with two pedestrians on Eltham Hill, SE9.

“Officers attended and found a 29-year-old woman and an 18-month-old child. The child, who was in a buggy, was injured in the collision.

“They were both taken to a south hospital by the London Ambulance Service.

“Their injuries were not life-threatening.

“On 18 May, a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail.

“Anyone with information is asked to call the witness line on 0208 285 1574, quoting reference CAD 4687/11May.”