Police appealing for witnesses after nine year old hit by e-bike in Swansea

It happened on Ffordd y Brain in Blaenymaes

Ffordd y Brain in Blaenymaes, Swansea
Author: Tom PreecePublished 24th Jun 2024

South Wales Police are investigating a road traffic collision in Swansea.

It happened at around 3.30pm on Friday 21st June.

A nine year old boy was hit by an electric-type bike on Ffordd y Brain in Blaenymaes.

The e-bike was being ridden from the direction of Pentregethin Road towards Middle Road.

The rider of the e-bike failed to stop, leaving the child with serious injuries, which have since required surgery.

The collision has been captured on CCTV and there are a number of people who are known to be in the area at the time who may have witnessed the incident.

The rider is described as a white male, wearing a black bobble hat, with a black and white chequered top with a grey hood, blue tracksuit trousers and trainers.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who may be able to identify the rider.

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