Police have issued an update on the condition of boy who was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in Eltham.

The boy, 14, was hit by a car on Newmarket Green next to Middle Park Avenue at 11.14am yesterday (December 2).

He was said to have been riding an e-bike at the time of the crash.

The driver did not stop at the scene and police are continuing to search for them.

Initially, the Metropolitan Police said the teenager had “potentially life-changing leg injuries” after he was taken to hospital.

However, in a new update, a spokesperson said: “The patient’s condition is now not considered to be life-threatening or life-changing.

“He is continuing to be monitored and the investigation is ongoing.”

Middle Park Avenue was blocked for hours yesterday between Kingsground and Gregory Crecent as investigations took place.

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage is asked to call police on 101, referencing 2591/02dec.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.