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Man, 34, Arrested After Electric Motorbike Hit-and-Run Injures Boy, 9, in Thornaby

Cleveland Police seek dashcam footage in an inquiry targeting illegal e-bike use.

Overview

  • Officers arrested a 34-year-old man at a Stockton address in connection with the case, seizing an electric bike.
  • The crash, which happened Thursday around 4:50 pm on Imperial Avenue in Thornaby, left a nine-year-old on a pedal bike with minor injuries.
  • Police say the rider came from the direction of Diamond Road and rode off toward Sandringham Road after the collision.
  • Detectives are reviewing CCTV and ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 056463.
  • Drivers can upload dashcam clips, with anonymous tips accepted by Crimestoppers, as the force steps up work against illegal e-bikes.