AN 11-year-old boy is in a stable condition in hospital after he was in collision with a car in the county over the weekend.

The incident happened on the Thanet Way at Herne Bay just after 11am on Saturday morning.

The boy suffered a leg injury and was airlifted to Margate's QEQM Hospital. Police said on Monday that he was in a stable condition.

As a result of the collision, which took place between the Greenhill and Chestfield roundabouts, police closed the road for more than two hours.

The driver of the car was not injured.

Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 01227 744755.