A six-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by an electric bike in Sheffield

A six-year-old boy has been left with life-changing injuries after being hit by an electric mountain bike in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police were called to Lindsay Avenue in the Parsons Cross area of ​​the city at 9.58pm on Saturday (June 15) following reports of an electric mountain bike which had collided with a young child and on the footpath.

The six-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening or life-changing injuries. He has since been discharged.

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The rider of the electric mountain bike is reported to have initially stopped at the scene but left without providing details. Police are appealing directly for the rider to come forward and help officers with their enquiries.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time and has any information or footage which could assist officers in their investigation can contact us online or on 101. please quote incident number 1070 of 15. June 2024 when contacting. You can contact us online here.

“Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can remain anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call the UK Contact Center on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form.

“CCTV, video and dash cam footage can be sent to [email protected].”

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