A woman has suffered life-changing injuries after being knocked to the floor by a teen riding an electric scooter.
The woman, in her 40s, was walking on the pavement in Whiston when she was hit by a black electric scooter which had a yellow battery fitted underneath. The incident happened on Wednesday, August 31, on Dragon Lane.
Police said the suspect riding the bike was believed to have been a boy aged around 13. The woman had a broken elbow and a cut to her forehead.
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Officers say she has been unable to work since the incident, as her injuries are described as life-changing. Detectives are investigating the incident and working to identify the young rider of the scooter, urging him to come forward to assist with enquiries.
Inspector Bernard McHugh said: "This was a serious collision where the pedestrian was left with a broken elbow and cuts to her face which will leave life changing injuries. She has not been able to work since the incident. We would appeal to family and friends who may be aware of the person that was involved in the collision to please contact us to assist in the enquiry, either directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
"The young scooter rider was travelling in the direction of Carrs Hotel at around midday, so we urge residents and drivers to please check your CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage to see if it captured the incident and get in touch with us. Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk. Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 22000647346."
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