7-year-old boy seriously burned in Aberdeen incident involving petrol

The boy is currently recovering in Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital

A seven-year-old boy was being treated for serious burns on Friday after he was reportedly “on fire” at around 2pm in a city street.

The child was hurt in an incident involving petrol in Bedford Avenue, Aberdeen, according to police.

Officers said they had received “reports of a boy on fire” and they are following a positive line of inquiry.

The boy was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital where his injuries have been described as serious.

Bedford Avenue has been closed to traffic while officers investigate.

A force spokesman said: “A seven-year-old boy is undergoing treatment following an incident in Bedford Avenue in Aberdeen. It was reported to us at 2pm this afternoon.

"The incident involves petrol and the boy has quite serious burns. Police are at the scene and following a positive line of inquiry."

Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them on 101.

Additional reporting by PA