Six-year-old Nathan Dodd has had his leg broken after a cyclist collided with him at West Park, Darlington. He is pictured with his parents Vicky Young and Michael Dodd.
I READ with disgust about six-year-old Nathan Dodd`s injuries following a hit-and-run accident in West Park, Darlington (Echo, March 9).
My sympathies are also with his parents, who I feel are justified in their criticism of the way police handled this incident.
To say they would not be investigating because a cyclist was involved – and not a motor vehicle - is beyond belief.
As the cyclist was breaking the law by riding on a pavement surely a criminal offence was committed?
Does this now mean that cyclists are officially above the law?
Brian Wade, South Moor.
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