Police are urging witnesses to a road traffic accident which left two young boys injured to come forward.
The move comes after a man who was originally arrested in connection with the offence was ruled out of the inquiry.
The incident happened at about 4.15pm on Saturday March 1 when two brothers aged 7 yrs and 5 years old were struck by a vehicle.
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It happened as the two were walking back from their grandmothers house on St.Mary's street near to its junction with Westmoreland street in Nelson.
The five-year old boy sustained a fractured skull whilst the seven-year old was treated for minor cuts and bruises.
This silver car did not stop at the scene. Police appealed for the driver and passengers of the silver coloured saloon or hatchback to search their consciences and give themselves up.
Rizwan Quraishi of Penine Police said, "We appealing to anyone in the community in that area that may have any information, however small it may be, to please call us.
"They can remain anonymous if they wish to do so and all information will be treated in confidence."
In the days following the incident Det Ins Derek Jones of Nelson CID said, "CID is working alongside the traffic police to detect the witnesses and owners of the vehicle.
"The local man we arrested has now been eliminated from our enquiries but he has been convicted for another motoring offence.
"Anyone with information on the incident can contact Nelson CID on 01282 472644 or can call PC Quraishi on 01706 237528.
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