THE family of a six-year-old Redditch boy who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Church Hill have thanked emergency services and hospital staff for saving his life.

Jacob Wilderspin is lucky to be alive after suffering serious leg injuries, a bruised pelvis and abrasions to his face and arms, when he was hit by a Vauxhall Astra in Exhall Close at about 11.35am on Saturday, July 25.

The Oak Hill First School pupil was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital where he received emergency treatment including an operation on the top of leg which included having pins inserted and a head wound treated with glue.

A rapid response paramedic, an ambulance, a paramedic officer, police and the Midlands Air Ambulance were called to the scene.

Speaking to the Advertiser his uncle, Adam Norman, said the incident was a shock.

"I cannot fault the emergency services, they did everything they could," he said.

"He is being well looked after in the children’s hospital in Birmingham and we would like to thank everyone for Jacob’s get well wishes.

"He is in the best place."

Speaking on social media his mum, Anna Norman, thanked everyone for their support.

"My son is okay, broken leg but alive -so that's the main thing," She added.

Although the operation was a success hospital staff are unsure how serious his leg injuries are.

Since the operation Jacob has been given a child’s walking frame to help get him to get back on his feet.

"He is still smiley and being cheeky," Mr Norman said.

He added that they do not know how long he will be in recovery.

Speaking about the incident, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said that the youngster’s condition was stabilised and he was then airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for further emergency treatment.

"The hospital had been pre-alerted to child’s arrival by air ambulance," he said.

Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to call the police on 101, quoting incident number 301s of July 25.

Alternatively, information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via their website crimestoppers-uk.org.