Police appeal after child injured in collision with car in Wootton

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This in from the police, in their own words, Ed


Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old girl was injured in a collision with a car in Wootton on the Isle of Wight.

The incident occurred on Monday, July 1 sometime between 6.40pm and 7.10pm in the vicinity of Wootton Bridge.

Minor head injuries
The girl had minor head injuries and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital for treatment, she was released later that same evening and suffered swelling and bruising above the left eye and a bruised right thumb.

The car involved in the collision was a silver coloured Nissan Pixo. The driver, a 28-year-old man from Ryde was uninjured.

Investigating Officer, PC Banting of the Roads Policing Unit at Shanklin police station said:

“It is believed there were there were several people in the area at the time of the incident. If they witnessed it or have any information please contact me directly on 01983 538537”

Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact Shanklin RPU by phoning 101.

Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Image: Jo Jakeman under CC BY 2.0

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