Boy, 12, injured in hit-and-run with stolen bike

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Image caption, The boy, 12, was riding a BMX bike when he was injured in the crash in Maidenwell Avenue
  • Author, Will Jefford
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Leicester

A 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run involving a suspected stolen motorbike.

The boy was riding his BMX bike in Maidenwell Avenue, Leicester, when the crash occurred at 15:15 BST on Saturday.

He suffered a head injury, and grazing to his shoulders, and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Leicestershire Police said the motorbike, which was believed to have been stolen a short time before, fled the scene and was later found on fire.

Detectives believe the motorbike involved - a silver Honda CBF125 that was reported stolen from Highcross Street, Leicester, earlier on Saturday - was riding alongside another motorbike at the time of the crash.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it attended a report of a motorbike on fire - believed to be the same one involved in the crash - in Malsbury Avenue in Leicester.

Businesses and residents have been asked to check CCTV by officers, who are asking for anyone with information to come forward.

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