St Leonards: Teens on stolen bike seriously injured in crash

The boys' injuries are serious but not life-threatening

The crash happened on London Road
Author: Jason BeckPublished 28th Jun 2024

Two teenage boys have been seriously injured after the stolen motorbike they were riding hit several vehicles in St Leonards.

Police said a marked police unit became aware of the motorcycle shortly after 1.30pm on Friday.

Officers said it immediately made off at speed, before it collided with a number of other vehicles in London Road.

The bike was later confirmed to be stolen.

The rider and passenger – both boys aged 15 and 17, from the local area – were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

A section of London Road was closed for an investigation.

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