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An eight-year-old boy has been the victim of a hit-and-run attack after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road.
The young boy was crossing Benowa Road on the Gold Coast in Queensland when he was hit by an orange hatchback.
CCTV footage shows the car stop for around 15 seconds before driving away and leaving the injured boy at the scene.
The boy - who appeared to be on his way to school - then limps to the other side of the road as the car speeds away before he headed back in the opposite direction.
Police have released footage of the incident which happened at 8.15am on Thursday morning in the Gold Coast suburb of Benowa and are appealing for the driver involved to come forward.
The boy was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening leg injury.
Acting Senior Sergeant Josh Gunter said it was 'very concerning' that the driver of the hatchback failed to provide assistance to the child or contact appropriate emergency services.
'Anyone involved in a traffic incident like this is obliged to stop at the scene and render assistance,' he said.
'I would encourage the driver of the vehicle involved or anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and speak with police.
It is also a timely reminder for drivers to be vigilant in and around school zones.'
Police are also appealing for anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident to contact police or Crime Stoppers.