Police in North Wales are searching for a cyclist following an incident in which a young child was struck by an electric bike in Prestatyn, Denbighshire. The collision occurred on a footpath on Tuesday evening, September 17, resulting in the child sustaining injuries and requiring hospital treatment.
North Wales Police have released a CCTV image of an individual they wish to speak with regarding the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation. A spokesperson for the police stated, “Officers investigating an incident in which a young child was hit by a cyclist on a pedal-assisted electric bike on Tuesday evening are appealing for information.”
The police are particularly keen to hear from witnesses who may have seen the incident, which took place around 5:50 pm in the Tip Lane area of Prestatyn. Sergeant Emlyn Hughes from the serious collisions investigation unit appealed to the cyclist involved in the incident to come forward to help establish the circumstances. Those with information are encouraged to contact the police through their live webchat online or by calling 101, quoting reference number Q141204.
The child’s injuries necessitating hospital treatment have prompted the police to intensify their efforts in seeking information about the incident. Authorities hope that the cyclist can provide crucial details that will aid their investigation. The community is urged to cooperate with the police to ensure a thorough inquiry into the events that led to the child’s injuries.