A TEESSIDE teenager suffered serious head injuries when he was knocked down by a bus.

Police said the 14-year-old boy was recovering in hospital after the incident in Middlesbrough, on Thursday, at about 3.20pm.

A Cleveland Police spokesman said the boy, whose name has not yet been released, was struck as he crossed the town's Ingram Road.

The spokesman said initial inquiries indicated the boy may have ran or stepped out into the path of the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC William Parker on (01642) 303122.