29 January 2024

UPDATE: Police identify cyclist who allegedly crashed into child, leaving boy with significant injury

| Albert McKnight
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The cyclist allegedly crashed into a child at Casey Market Town on 20 January 2024. Photo: ACT Policing.

UPDATED, 29 January: Police have identified the cyclist who is accused of crashing into a young boy at Casey, leaving him seriously injured, earlier this month.

“Thank you Canberra. The cyclist has contacted police and the matter continues to be investigated,” ACT Policing said.

23 January: Police want help to identify a cyclist who allegedly crashed into a young child in Casey on the weekend, leaving the boy with a serious injury.

The child was at Casey Market Town at around 8 pm on Saturday (20 January) when he was struck by a cyclist who was riding on the footpath outside the Casey Jones Pub, ACT Policing alleged.

“As a result of the collision, the child sustained a significant injury to his leg,” police alleged.

“Following the collision, the cyclist did not exchange details with the parents of the child.”

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The cyclist was wearing a blue t-shirt, black pants, black shoes and a grey helmet. He was also carrying a backpack.

Police have urged him to come forward and provide them with his details.

Anyone who can identify him is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Quote reference 7503885.

“Cyclists are reminded that while riding on footpaths is permitted, cyclists need to be aware of their surroundings and slow down to walking speed when riding in high pedestrian areas,” police said.

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