Search continues for motorbike rider who left Wigan toddler seriously hurt in hit-and-run

A motorbike rider who left a toddler seriously injured in a hit-and-run is still being hunted by police.

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 14th Apr 2022, 15:45 BST- 1 min read

Officers have not yet made any arrests following Wednesday’s incident on Petticoat Lane in Ince.

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They are continuing to look for the rider of the blue Suzuki GS 500 motorcycle, who failed to stop after hitting a two-year-old boy at around 12.15pm.

The tot was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

He suffered a serious leg injury, though it is not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information that could help their inquiry to contact them, particularly anyone who knows the motorcyclist or has CCTV footage of the incident.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident 1245 of April 13, or go online

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.