Male wanted by police after South Shields ‘hit-and-run’

A report was received that a motorcycle had collided with a mother and child as they crossed the road outside of the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, in South Shields, at about 3.20pm on Saturday (June 27).

The vehicle in question was described as a petrol-powered motorbike intended for road use, but which was not displaying a registration plate.

It was driven from the scene in the aftermath of the collision.

Police at the scene of alleged hit and run collision in South Shields (Image: North News and Pictures)

Two other motorcyclists mentioned in an initial appeal were located and are now not thought to be linked to the incident.

Emergency services attended, and the child, a four-year-old boy, was found to have sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.

The woman, in her 30s, sustained minor injuries and was also taken to hospital for treatment.

A section of the road was closed between Ocean Road and Beach Road for a short time following the incident but has since reopened.

Northumbria Police’s Roads Policing Unit immediately launched an investigation, and inquiries are said to be ongoing to identify the person responsible.

Police today (Sunday June 28) made a further appeal for the motorcycle rider to come forward, as well as any further witnesses.

They have also released a description of the rider, who is described as a white male of thick build.

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He was wearing a sky blue, short-sleeved t-shirt with dark-coloured shorts, black ankle socks and red trainers.

Anyone who can assist officers, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use ‘live chat’ and ‘report’ forms on the force website.

For anyone unable to make contact in those ways, they are asked to call 101, quoting reference number: NP-20260627-0698.