Re-appeal for witnesses following crash in Pontypool
They received a report of a collision in Merchants Hill, Pontypool at around 7.45pm on Tuesday 8 July. Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The collision involved a push bike and a car - believed to be a silver BMW Z4 with a black convertible roof – which reportedly left the scene following the collision.
The cyclist, a nine-year-old boy, was taken to hospital for treatment.
Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision, or anyone in area with CCTV or dashcam footage, between 5pm and 8pm to contact Gwent Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the force via 101, direct message or on their website, quoting log reference 2500217393.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or by phone 0800 555 111.
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