3-year-old boy injured after being hit by off-road bike in Barnsley

The little boy was on the Transpennine Trail with his parents earlier this month.

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 1st Sep 2023

A 3-year-old boy has been injured after being hit by off road bikers in Barnsley.

The little boy was on the Transpennine Trail with his parents earlier this month.

Police say he was he suffered minor injuries but he was incredibly shaken up.

A Police statement said:

"We’re appealing for witnesses and information following an incident on the Transpennine Trail last month, that left a three-year-old boy and his family extremely shaken.

"It is reported that on Tuesday 15 August just after 2pm, a three-year-old boy was walking with his parents near to Cundy Cross when two men riding on an off-road bike collided with the boy before fleeing the scene.

"The boy suffered minor injuries, a cut lip, and wounds to his back, but was extremely distressed, as well as his parents.

"We’re appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened or saw the bike, or riders prior to, or following the incident to get in touch and assist us with our enquiries."

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