AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Arnside boy was injured whilst running down hill.

The Great North Air Ambulance were called out to Borrowdale on Saturday (June 25) at 9.45am.

The boy had fallen over whilst running down hill, hit his head and became unwell.

On arrival, the aircrew doctor and paramedic team assessed and treated the young boy for his injuries.

They then flew him to hospital in Newcastle.