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Sebastian McCormick

Boy, 16, rushed to hospital after being hit by marked police car in Leeds

A teenager has been hospitalised after being hit by a police car in Leeds.

At around 10.02am yesterday, July 5, an officer in a marked police car reported being in a collision with a motorbike in Fairfield Hill, Bramley, Leeds. The motorbike rider was a 16-year-old boy, who received an injury to his leg.

An ambulance arrived to take him to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

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Following the incident, a road closure was put in place to allow for investigation. West Yorkshire Police said: "At 10.02am today (Weds), a neighbourhood policing team officer in a marked police vehicle reported being involved in a collision with a motorbike in Fairfield Hill, Bramley.

"The rider of the motorcycle, a 16-year-old male, received an injury to his leg. He was taken to hospital by ambulance. His injuries are not life threatening.

"A scene and road closure were put in place for collision investigation work. West Yorkshire Police Professional Standards Directorate has been notified and is liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which is normal practice for such an incident."

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