Young boy struck by car in Perth

A young boy escaped serious injury when he was struck by a car in Perth.

The seven-year-old was walking with his five-year-old brother in Rannoch Road at around 7.30pm on Monday when the accident happened.

Police say the boy suffered a minor injury to his arm and did not need hospital treatment.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses as they look to trace the driver of a silver car.

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101.