Overview
- The collision happened around 6pm on December 20 on Circular Road near Bramhall Walk and Kedleston Walk in Denton, Tameside.
- The child, identified by his mother as seven-year-old Ethan Hodson-Ridgway, was taken to Manchester Children’s Hospital and faces surgery on his leg.
- Police say his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing, yet he will remain in hospital over the Christmas period.
- The moped rider fled; no arrests have been reported as the investigation continues and officers urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 2606 of 20/12/25.
- Temporary road closures were put in place at the scene and have since been lifted.