Flintshire: Young child sustains 'life-changing injuries' in motorbike 'hit and run'
The child was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool where they remain in a critical condition, officers say.
Thursday 12 September 2024 10:47, UK
A young child has sustained "life-changing injuries" in a suspected hit and run involving a motorbike.
Police received a report of a serious collision in Central Drive, Shotton, shortly after 5.30pm.
North Wales Police had been attempting to locate the suspect, who officers say failed to stop after the collision.
On Thursday morning, the force confirmed a male suspected to be the rider had been arrested in another police force area.
He is in police custody and will be transferred to North Wales to be interviewed by detectives.
It was previously confirmed that three people had been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
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The child was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool by air. The force said they have sustained "life-changing injuries" and remain in a critical condition.
The road remained closed on Wednesday evening as officers carried out investigations.
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Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said there was a "heavy police presence" in the Shotton area as officers attempted to locate the suspect.
The force is asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or was travelling in the area at the time and has dashcam footage, to get in touch.