Boy, 3, left with broken leg and bruising after being hit by cyclist who failed to stop in Dunedin

October 4, 2018

A three-year-old boy was left with a broken leg and bruising after being slammed into by a cyclist next to a Dunedin park yesterday.

The three-year-old was was playing in Marlow Park (commonly known as the dinosaur park) around 1.50pm yesterday and was standing near the toilet block with his aunt when he was hit by the cyclist.

The boy sustained a broken leg and bruising to his body and head.

Police say the rider failed to stop after the incident and didn't provide his details.

The cyclist is described as being between 30 and 40 years old, with a slim build, a white beard and is about 170cm-175cm tall.

He was on a red/orange mountain bike and was wearing orange/yellow top, orange/brown shorts and white shoes.

The rider had come from the Victoria Road direction and after the collision rode up John Wilson Ocean Drive.

Police would like to speak to the man involved or anyone who saw him.

They are urged to contact Acting Sergeant Steven Wykes at Dunedin Central police on 03 471 4800, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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