Teens arrested after child seriously injured by quad bike in Wickford
A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old have been taken into custody following a hit and run
Essex Police have arrested two teenagers as part of an investigation into a hit and run in Wickford.
Officers were called to Aydon Close at just after 3pm on Saturday March 22 following reports of a collision between a quad bike and a child who was riding their scooter on the pavement. They suffered a serious leg injury.
A 16-year-old and a 15-year-old have now been arrested on suspicion of numerous offences including:
• Causing serious injury by dangerous driving
• Failing to stop after a road accident
• Failing to report an accident
• Driving other than in accordance with a licence
They have both been released under investigation and enquiries continue.