06/12/2006

Teenager injured in collision with police car

A teenage cyclist has been seriously injured after he was involved in a collision with a police car that was responding to an emergency call.

The collision occurred around 10:10pm on December 5 at the junction of Talbot Avenue and Oban Road in the Winton area of Bournemouth.

A marked police Ford Focus car collided with the 13-year-old who was riding on his bicycle.

The teenager suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Poole Hospital. However, according to reports, he was later transferred to Southampton General Hospital for specialist treatment. He is understood to be in a critical but stable condition.

The police car was being driven by a male police officer, accompanied by a female police officer. Both officers were not physically injured.

The roads have been closed to traffic and an investigation into the collision is now underway.

Dorset Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them on: 01202 222 222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

The collision has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

(KMcA)

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