Witness Appeal: Child hit by car in Grove Road (Thursday 10th February, ~3.25PM)

Did you see an 8 year-old knocked down here on Thursday 8th Feb 3.25PM?

This Thursday, 8th February at 3.25PM an 8-year old boy was crossing Grove Road from Lichfield Road into Mile End Park with his mother on a blue bike, with a silver helmet when a dark car with two people hit the child’s bike just as he was reaching the other side of the road. 

The driver and his friend left without giving any details.

Did you witness this incident?

Three kind secondary school girls saw it happen, and a man (bald with a ginger beard) man intervened. Was this you? - please get in touch.

The car is reported to have been travelling at speed (40+ mph).

If you witnessed this incident please email info@meotra.org.uk and we will put you in touch with the victim's family who are looking for witnesses.

Please pass this on to neighbours.