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Appeal launched after off-road bike crash leaves woman injured in park


We are appealing for information after a woman was left injured when an off-road motorbike crashed into her at a public park.

The incident happened when a woman was running through Poolsbrook Country Park in Chesterfield on Tuesday 15 April at about 7.30pm.

An off-road motorbike being ridden by two people believed to be boys was in collision with the woman, aged in her 40s, who was left with serious injuries.  

The motorbike riders failed to stop at the scene and left the area.    

Two boys, both aged 15, have been arrested in relation to the incident and have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or who saw the off-road bike being ridden around the park around the time of the incident, to please come forward.

Information can be passed to us using one of the methods below and please quote incident number 25*221368:

  • Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
  • Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
  • Phone – call us on 101 
  • You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.


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