At around 1.20pm yesterday (Sunday), officers received a report of a collision on Hyde Road in the Debdale Park area.
Officers attended and established that a vehicle had collided with a pedestrian and failed to stop at the scene.
The pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage should contact police via 0161 856 4741 quoting 1657 26/06/22.
Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity - Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
