Boy, 13, arrested over e-bike crash with baby in serious condition

3 Feb 2026 • 7:17 PM MYT
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  • A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run e-bike crash involving a pregnant woman in Poole.
  • The collision occurred on 26 January 2026, at approximately 3.50pm, in Herbert Avenue near Manor Avenue.
  • The pregnant woman, in her thirties, was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.
  • Her baby was subsequently born and remains in hospital in a serious condition.
  • A 13-year-old boy from Poole was arrested on suspicion of a driving offence and is currently in police custody, with police continuing to appeal for witnesses.

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