Appeal to trace motorcyclist in Eltham after ‘baby was left fighting for its life’

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Police are searching for a motorcyclist after a baby remains in hospital with serious injuries a month after a road incident in Eltham.

Police today (Monday June 12) are now circulating an image of a rider after police were called to the scene at around 3pm on Thursday, May 11 on Eltham Hill.

Officers at the scene found a woman, 29, and an 18-month-old child who was in a buggy.

They were both taken to hospital but the baby remains in hospital with serious, life-changing injuries.

Detectives from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating.

Detective Constable Tristan Hunter, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I would encourage anyone who knows who the rider might be to speak with us.

“They failed to stop at the scene following their reckless riding.

“A young child has suffered life-changing injuries that will continue to require ongoing treatment, including rehab.

“Please call police and tell us what you know.”

On Thursday, 18 May, a teenaged boy was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail.

Anyone with information is asked to call the witness line on 020 8285 1574 or via 101 quoting reference CAD 4687/11May.

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