Three-year-old boy struck by motorcycle after suspected hit-and-run

A three-year-old boy remains in hospital after being struck by a motorcycle in a 'hit-and-run.'

Officers were called to Kingsway, in the Fenham area of Newcastle, on Thursday after reports of a crash around 8.13pm.

It was reported that a three-year-old boy was crossing the road when he was hit by a motorcycle, leaving him with a broken arm and bruising to his body.

During the crash, a male pillion passenger is believed to have been thrown from the vehicle, before he and the male rider then fled the scene.

Northumbria Police has now launched an investigation into the incident and is appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The motorcycle - which is described as black with red hints on it - was last seen heading in the direction of Fenham Hall Drive following the collision.

A full statement from police said: “We are appealing for information after a three-year-old boy was injured in a suspected hit and run in Newcastle. Can you help?

“At 8.13pm yesterday we received a report of a collision on Kingsway in the Fenham area of the city.

“It was reported that a three-year-old boy was crossing the road when he was struck by a motorcycle, which had a male rider and a male pillion passenger.

“The pillion passenger is believed to have been thrown from the vehicle in the collision before he and the rider then fled the scene.

“The boy who was struck by the vehicle sustained a broken arm and bruising to his body in the incident. He was taken to hospital for treatment where he remains.

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“We have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or those who may have dashcam footage of the moments leading up to the collision which could assist our enquiries.

“The motorcycle involved in the incident is described as black with red hints on it. It was last seen heading in the direction of Fenham Hall Drive following the collision.”