16 year-old arrested after cyclists injured in Theydon Garnon

It happened on Sunday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 12th Mar 2025

Officers investigating an incident, which left two cyclists injured, have arrested a 16 year-old boy.

They issued a public appeal for information yesterday (Tuesday 11 March) about an incident in Mount Road, Theydon Garnon which took place at around 9.45am on Sunday (9 March).

Two cyclists were injured after the incident, which involved two mopeds, including one seriously and police believe it was a deliberate act.

Yesterday evening, a 16 year-old boy attended a police station where he was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent, GBH without intent, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

He has since been released on bail until 2 May.

As part of the investigation, officers are carrying out enquiries into two similar incidents in Coopersale Common and Epping High Street.

Officers are still working to identify the victim in the Epping incident.

If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with police.

Please quote the crime reference number 42/32088/25.

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