Two men have been charged after an eight-year-old boy was left seriously injured in an alleged hit-and-run.

The incident, which is said to have involved a moped, happened on Cornhill Terrace in Aberdeen on Sunday.

The boy was taken to hospital with serious facial injuries following the incident at around 4.30pm.

Two men, aged 18 and 19, are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Inspector Mark Stephen said: "We would like to thank members of the public who have called police with information and the community for patience while enquiries were carried out."