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Man Charged After Electric Motorbike Hits Nine-Year-Old in Thornaby

Police cite public tip-offs in a wider push on illegal bikes.

Overview

  • Cleveland Police charged a 34-year-old with dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, and driving with no insurance and no licence, and he was remanded to appear at Teesside Magistrates' Court.
  • The case stems from a collision at about 4:50pm on Thursday, March 26 on Imperial Avenue, where an electric motorbike hit a child on a pedal bike and the rider fled toward Sandringham Road.
  • The nine-year-old suffered minor injuries and was left extremely shaken, according to police.
  • Officers arrested the suspect at a home in Stockton and seized an electric bike after members of the public supplied key information.
  • Investigators are still gathering evidence and ask anyone with footage or details to contact Cleveland Police quoting reference 056463 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.