Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 22nd August 2024, at 14:05hrs
A teenager has been arrested for multiple offences after a child was knocked over on Prestons Flag Market earlier this month.
The collision happened on the 12th August around lunchtime when an off-road bike with two passengers on board rode through a group of people queuing for food at the spudbros trailer.
A child could be seen in footage shared online stepping into the path of the bike, which collided with the boy and knocked him to the floor.
The bike continued to ride off and failed to stop.
In a statement released today, Preston Police said,
“We posted earlier this month about a video doing the rounds on social media of a motorbike colliding with a child on the Flag Market in Preston city centre and we wanted to update you.
Following enquiries, we have arrested a 15-year-old from Preston on suspicion of burglary, aggravated vehicle taking and failing to stop after an accident. He is in custody.
To remind you we were called at 12.11pm on 14th August) to a report of a collision.
Thankfully, the child was not injured.
The rider and pillion passenger both left the scene on the motorbike.
If you have any information about the collision, please contact 101 – quoting log 0576 of 14th August 2024.
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