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Boy, 8, Seriously Injured in Bournemouth Hit-and-Run as Two Released on Bail

Police release two Reading suspects on bail during an ongoing appeal for dashcam footage.

Overview

  • The collision was reported at about 11:38am on Monday on Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth.
  • A white BMW 118i Sport allegedly failed to stop at the scene before being traced and recovered by police.
  • The injured child was airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries and his family has been informed.
  • Officers arrested a 36-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman from Reading on suspicion of driving offences.
  • Both suspects were released on police bail as enquiries continue, with a cordon, extra patrols and calls for CCTV, doorbell and dashcam footage.