Police appeal for witnesses after a child is run over in Hartlepool

The 11-year-old suffered a broken bone in their foot and a fractured elbow

Author: Tom HailePublished 8th Mar 2025
Last updated 1st May 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or other footage as enquiries into a collision in Hartlepool continue.

A Mercedes A class was travelling westbound on Elwick Road and turning north into Cairnston Road when the incident happened at 8.15am on Wednesday (5th March).

An 11-year-old pedestrian sustained a broken bone in the foot and a fractured elbow

The child was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment to the injuries.

Officers believe the area will have been busy with traffic and pedestrians at the time and would urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number. Please quote ref 038517.

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