Detectives make arrest after boy, 15, knocked off e-scooter and left seriously hurt in suspected 'hit-and-run'

Detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was seriously injured when he was knocked off an e-scooter in a suspected hit-and-run. The boy, 15, is being treated in hospital following the incident in Bury this afternoon.

An 18-year-old man was also hospitalised after suffering 'minor' injuries, Greater Manchester Police said. He had his electric bike stolen following the collision, the force reported.

The pair were allegedly hit by a blue Ford Focus, which was recovered about three miles away on Hazel Avenue in Radcliffe. Police said that an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, and is being questioned.

Officers were scrambled to Stand Lane in Radcliffe after reports of a road traffic collision. Debris could be seen at the side of the road in the aftermath of the incident.

It's understood the vehicle which hit the scooter did not stop at the scene. Stand Lane has been closed for hours as officers from Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit combed the area for clues.

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Investigations appeared to centre on an area on the street outside Bar 1, a pub on Stand Lane. Yellow evidence markers were placed by officers who also took photographs of the scene.

It's understood that detectives are leading the investigation. They have appealed for members of the public with information or video footage to come forward.

Detective Inspector Alison Witkiewicz, of GMP's Bury district, said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation but are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information to contact us.

"We are also appealing for anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage in the