7-year-old girl dies following hit and run in Walsall
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Last updated 28th Jul 2023
Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy after a girl was killed in a hit-and-run in Walsall.
Emergency services were called to Turnstone Road shortly after 7pm yesterday after the 7-year-old was hit by a motorcycle.
Two bikes have been recovered close to the scene, but neither have been identified yet as the one involved.
Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby spoke after the incident : "This is a shocking and tragic incident that has had a devastating impact on the family of the young girl, who are being supported by specially-trained Family Liaison Officers.
“My officers and I are hugely upset by this needless tragedy and we know that it is felt deeply by everyone in the community and we are continuing to support them along with our partner agencies."
Police are also in the process of carrying out CCTV enquiries in the surrounding area.
Chief Superintendent Dolby added: "Officers have been working hard to tackle the issue of illegal and anti-social bike riding and we have held a number of recent operations, taking around 30 illegally-ridden motorcycles off the roads.
"However, more of them are being seen every day and we need communities to work with us to tackle this issue.
"I want to send a clear message to the public that young people in the area are able to ride these bikes because, in many cases, adults are giving them the bikes to ride.
"They also bear responsibility for the potential consequences and this needs to stop. It causes distress to the communities blighted by it and it is incredibly dangerous."
The teenage boy remains in custody.