Man, 33, arrested after five-year-old hospitalised following collision between e-scooter and bike in Northampton
A 33-year-old man has been arrested after a five-year-old was hospitalised following a collision between an e-scooter and a bike in Northampton.
The incident happened in Greenfield Avenue, at around 6.15pm on Tuesday May 5.
Police say a collision occurred between the rider of an e-scooter and a child on a bicycle.
A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: “The child – a five-year-old boy – sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.”
On Sunday May 10, the spokeswoman added: "A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and is currently in police custody.”
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit would are still appealing for anyone who may have seen the incident or who may have dash-cam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number: 26000259232.