Boy, 11, seriously injured in Newcastle e-bike ‘hit-and-run’ appeal

The 11-year-old was struck by an electric Sur-Ron-style motorcycle on Denton Road, Scotswood, Newcastle, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, March 3. The rider of the motorcycle had left the scene.

The boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including a broken leg, and continues to recover.

Four e-bikes police are seeking to trace after serious injury hit and run (Image: Northumbria Police)

Following the incident, an investigation was immediately launched by Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit.

Officers later arrested two 14-year-old boys on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Another boy, also aged 14, was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting dangerous driving.

All three have since been released on police bail, pending further inquiries.

Officers involved in the case today (Wednesday March 18) have issued new images to the public in a bid to trace four motorbikes of interest, and the riders through their clothing.

The identities of those pictured has been hidden, to protect the ongoing investigation as police look to trace the bikes in question.

Police appeal Denton Road hit and run (Image: Northumbria Police)

Newcastle e-bike hit and run, police appeal (Image: Northumbria Police)

Denton Road hit and run police appeal (Image: Northumbria Police)

Denton Road e-bike it and run appeal (Image: Northumbria Police)

They are especially keen to hear from anyone who has seen any of the bikes in the community or knows where they might be being stored.

Officers would also like to speak to more witnesses who may have further CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident, or the moments leading up to the collision.

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Members of the public can get in touch by sending a direct message on social media, or by using the ‘live chat’ function or ‘report’ forms on the force’s website.

For those unable to get in touch in those ways, they are advised to ring 101.

Callers are asked to quote incident reference number: NP-20260303-0798.