Boy, 5, seriously injured after being hit by off-road bike in Oldham

Police say he was playing football at the time of the collision

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 5th Aug 2022

A five-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by an off-road bike whilst he was playing football in Oldham.

It happened on the playing fields on Kings Road on the evening of 4 August 2022. The child sustained injuries to his lip and leg, which will require surgery.

A 17-year-old male – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was arrested and later released under investigation.

Police in Oldham are also reassuring residents in the Kings Road area that they are stepping up their efforts to stop the use of illegal off-road bikes.

Chief Inspector Abigail Cronin for Neighbourhood Partnerships in Oldham said: “My thoughts are with the little boy who has been injured and I hope that he makes a speedy recovery.

“We understand the frustration of the local community with this type of anti-social behaviour and we want them to know that we are aware of it and have a plan in place to ensure that it is dealt with appropriately."

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