Baby in serious condition and boy, 13, arrested after e-bike hit-and-run

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run e-bike crash with a pregnant woman whose baby was born afterwards in hospital and remains in a serious condition.

At around 3.50pm on Monday 26 January a collision occurred involving an e-bike and a pedestrian in Herbert Avenue, Poole.

It was reported the rider of the e-bike failed to stop at the scene.

The pedestrian, a pregnant woman aged in her 30s, attended hospital for treatment. Her baby, who has since been born, remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Following enquiries, a 13-year-old boy from Poole has been arrested on suspicion of a driving offence. He remains in police custody.

Police Sergeant Dan Yates, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “Our investigation is continuing and we have now made an arrest as part of our enquiries.

“I would like to thank the public who came forward and provided information to help with our investigation.

“We are still appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident, who has not already spoken to police, to please get in touch.”