Paramedics have been called to treat a boy who was knocked down by a car outside a Cowley school this afternoon.

The boy, who is believed to be about ten or 11-years-old, was injured at about 3.30pm.

Police and two ambulance crews attended the scene.

He has now been taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital with minor injuries.

The road was blocked for 45 minutes, but has now been re-opened.