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Police in Newtownabbey are appealing for information, following a report on Wednesday, 17th July, that an 11-year-old child was knocked off their bike by a scrambler.
The child was in the vicinity of Glenville Road in the town around 6.30pm last night, when a scrambler bike drove towards her at speed, causing her to fall off her bike and into nearby bushes.
Whilst there was no physical contact or injuries sustained, the child who has impaired hearing, was left shaken by the incident.
Chief Inspector McNarry said: “Luckily the child was uninjured, but the outcome could have been a lot worse, and we are appealing to the public for their help.
“We believe a man, who was wearing a white t-shirt and no helmet, around the age of 40 was involved, and it is understood he may have been intoxicated.
“He was seen making off into the walkway area of the local community centre in the Glenville Road area, where he continued on his scrambler.
“If you were in the area at the time and noticed a man matching the description as mentioned, please get in touch with local officers on 101 or via http://www.psni.police.uk/
“Please remember scramblers are not toys and are illegal to be driven in public spaces. They must only be used in a controlled environment on private land, with the permission of the landowner.”
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