ROAD safety measures have been carried out on a South Bank road where a youngster was knocked down earlier this summer.

Eight-year-old Hennry Marriott suffered severe head injuries when he was struck by a motorcycle on Cromwell Road in May.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has spent £1,000 on a series of measures on a 150-metre stretch of the road between King Street and Victoria Street, which were completed on Wednesday.

Local resident Robbie Watson took a petition to the council demanding action as a result of Hennry's accident.

The work includes three sets of road humps, which are slightly smaller than average following consultation with local people.

Councillor Sylvia Szintai, who represents South Bank and is also lead member for environment and infrastructure with Redcar and Cleveland Council, said: "I am pleased at how the council has responded, taking residents' views and finding a suitable scheme. We can only hope it helps prevent another accident like this."

Youngsters at Cromwell Road School in South Bank will start cycling training next month, organised by the council.