A SCHOOLBOY has been knocked from his bicycle by a driver who failed to stop at the scene.
The 11-year-old had been cycling home from Joseph Rowntree School at about 3.30pm on Wednesday, February 1, when an unknown vehicle shunted his cycle from behind, near the junction of Aucuba Close and Alder Way in New Earswick, York.
He suffered minor injuries, scrapes and bruising. The driver failed to stop at the scene of the collision and is now being sought by police.
Officers would like to hear from anyone with information about the incident.
Anyone with information that can help the investigation is asked to ring 101 and ask for PC 0085 Sara Easton, or email; sara.easton0085@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12170019508.
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