THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision that left a nine-year-old boy hospitalised.
It follows an incident in Leibenrood Road at around 5.20pm yesterday, Friday, April 12, where a white Citroen Relay van collided with the boy, who was riding a bicycle.
He sustained a serious injury to his head, and remains in hospital undergoing treatment.
A 42-year-old man from Henley has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving whilst over the limit of a controlled drug as well as driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
He has since been released under investigation.
PC Anthony Alderson, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “I want to appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who has any dash-cam footage that could be useful, to get in touch as soon as possible.
“This collision has left a nine-year-old boy seriously injured so it is very important that we hear from anyone who has any information at all which could help our investigation.
“If you can help, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43240167795 or alternatively make a report online. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
