A POLICE investigation has begun after a teenage girl was hit on the hand by a passing car as she crossed a busy road in Oulton.

Officers are seeking witnesses after the incident in Oulton Road North about 9am last Thursday (February 17). The teenage girl was crossing the road when a car travelling along it collided with her hand. She suffered pain but no lasting injury.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw the incident or the vehicle involved just prior to the collision.

• If you were in the area around this time please call PC 1781 Bowles at Lowestoft on 01986 835300.