Police appealing for information following reports of South Shields hit and run
Northumbria Police are asking the public for information after a hit and run in South Shields.
Northumbria Police are appealing for information after two people, including a four-year-old boy were taken to hospital following a collision on a busy South Shields coastal road.
Emergency services were called to Sea Road near Ocean Beach Pleasure Park just before 3.30pm on Saturday, June 28. It was reported a motorcycle had collided with a boy and woman.
The force say the vehicle, along with two other motorcycles, left the scene.
Northumbria Police are asking for the driver of the motorcycle to come forward. Anyone with information is also being asked to contact the force.
A full statement from Northumbria Police says: “Officers are appealing for information following a report of a hit-and-run collision in South Shields.
“Shortly before 3.30pm today (Saturday, June 27), we received a report that a motorcycle had collided with a boy, aged four years old, and a woman - aged in her 30s - on Sea Road next to Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.
“The vehicle – along with two other motorcycles – then left the scene.
“Emergency services attended, and the boy was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
“The woman sustained minor injuries and was also taken to hospital for treatment.
“A section of the road was closed between Ocean Road and Beach Road for a short period of time but has since reopened.
“Officers from the Force’s Roads Policing Unit (RPU) have launched a full investigation and are today (Saturday) appealing for the rider of the motorcycle to come forward – as well as any further witnesses.
“Extensive enquiries have been ongoing, including a review of CCTV, to identify the person responsible.
“The area was particularly busy at the time, and they are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area who may have information which could help with their enquiries.
“Anyone who can assist officers, including those with CCTV or dashcam footage, should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use live chat and ‘report’ forms on the Force’s website.
“Those who are unable to make contact in these ways can call 101.
“ Please quote reference number: NP-20260627-0698.”