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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 11, thought ‘he was going to die' after being knocked down in hit and run
A young boy who suffered two broken hips in a hit-and-run crash while riding an e-scooter has said: "I thought I was going to die." Bradley Hooper, 11, was riding his cousin's e-scooter when he was hit by a black Vauxhall coming from Sullivan Road into Montague Avenue, Sholing. His mum Hollie Hooper, 30, was told by a witness he went "down like a ragdoll' in the incident on Wednesday just after 7.20pm. Speaking while still in hospital, Bradley said the people in the car 'drove off and left me'. He said: 'I thought I was going to die and thought: 'I love my family, and my mum is my angel'. 'I have scary dreams of them coming to get me and running me over again." Bradley added: 'Thank you to everyone who cares for me and loves me.' Devastated mum-of-four Hollie said Bradley is waiting to see if he needs surgery. She said he is worried about returning home to Sholing in case the drive comes back. Some of the injuries sustained by Bradley Hooper (Image: Hollie Hooper) She said: 'I want to get justice for my son and find out who did this. 'Bradley went flying off the scooter and was screaming in pain. He moved out of the road and onto the pavement where he collapsed. It happened so fast.' Hollie was out shopping at the time and first heard about the crash when her nephew and brother called her. 'I rushed there as soon as I could when they told me and the police were on the scene straight away', she said. 'The driver nearly killed Bradley and I am disgusted and mortified.' READ MORE: Why council wants to change 'fragmented' anti-social behaviour system Bradley Hooper with mum Hollie and dad Harry (Image: Hollie Hooper) Hollie said she has not slept since the incident as she is trying to find out the identity of the driver. In a plea to the public, she said: 'Please come forward. If you are a parent, how would you feel if this was your child? 'It is horrific that someone could leave a child for dead – they left before realising Bradley was alive. 'I want to thank the Sholing and Thornhill community and everyone who has helped us so far.' Hampshire Constabulary confirmed an investigation into the incident is underway. A spokesperson said: 'We were called at 7.21pm on July 30 with reports of a car colliding with a pedestrian on Montague Avenue. 'The pedestrian, an 11-year-old boy, sustained fractures to his hips. 'The car involved did not remain at the scene. 'Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to report this directly to police on 101, quoting 44250342256. You can also submit information to us online.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fletcher scores second equaliser of Easter weekend as Wimborne draw with Sholing
WILL Fletcher scored his second equaliser of the Easter weekend as Wimborne Town picked up a point in their final home game of the season against Sholing. Owen Roundell-Prince came into Tim Sill's side in the only change from the Good Friday draw against Hungerford. It was a bright start from the hosts at the Wyatt Homes Stadium, and had the ball in the back of the net in the sixth minute through Jez Bedford, but he was penalised after brushing off a defender as he chased a through ball. But it was the visitors who opened the scoring with 10 minutes on the clock. (Image: Steve_Harris) Wimborne won a corner after a Matty Burrows cross was deflected behind, and after clearing the set piece, Sholing went on a rapid counter attack and the Magpies defenders failed to deal with it, Brad Targett finding the net well from the D. The Magpies dominated possession in the first half but Sholing soaked it up and looked to counterattack. Fletcher hit the side netting after a Sam Jackson diagonal, and at the other end, Billie Busari drew a save out of Ross Flitney, who was playing his final game before retirement. Wimborne kept coming and had chances through Roundell-Prince, Josh Carmichael and Burrows, but weren't able to draw themselves level before the interval. (Image: Steve_Harris) The game continued in the same manner after the break, Cam Munn denied by Pat Nash in the Sholing goal and Carmichael attempting to lob the keeper from an audacious free kick but Nash was able to catch. But the Magpies found the deserved equaliser on 62 minutes, Munn finding Fletcher who went past two defenders and fired past Nash from 12 yards. Both sides had opportunities to win the game, but neither were able to find the decisive goal and the game ended all square.
