Schoolboy hit by police car
A police spokesman said the incident happened about 2.50pm on Friday near the intersection of Jacaranda Ave and Wembley Rd in Logan Central.
It is understood the police car had been stopped at lights and hit the boy when it moved drove through the other side of the intersection.
The boy, who is believed to be a student at a nearby school, suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment.
It is understood the boy is in a stable condition.
A police investigation is underway to determine what caused the incident.
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