Child hurt as car hits bike

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist drove off when his car clipped the front wheel of a bicycle being ridden by a child in Lowestoft.

The 11-year-old boy suffered minor injuries when he fell from his bike during the incident in Millennium Way, near the Aldi store, at 3.45pm on Friday 16 February.

The driver of what is described as a small silver Ford stopped to see if there was damage to his car before driving off.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/9075/24.

Website – https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Email: [email protected]

Phone – Call 101

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.