Police want to speak to electric bike rider amid teen battling for his life

Police are searching for a cyclist who may have witnessed a serious e-scooter crash.

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Police are searching for an e-bike rider who may have witnessed a serious e-scooter crash in Bradford.

The incident, which happened on Canterbury Avenue at around 7.35pm on September 17, involved an 18-year-old man who remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Officers believe an individual - described as white, wearing high-vis and riding an electric bike with thick tyres - saw the rider fall from his e-scooter.

What police have said

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Officers investigating a single vehicle collision on Canterbury Avenue, Bradford, earlier this month are appealing for a particular witness to come forward.

"A general appeal for witnesses was previously made in relation to the collision which occurred at around 7.35pm on 17 September and involved an E-scooter.

"Police are particularly keen to speak to a cyclist who officers believe witnessed the rider falling off his E-scooter.

"The cyclist is described as white, wearing a high-vis and riding an electric bike with thick tyres.

"The injured E-scooter rider, an 18-year-old man, remains in hospital in a critical condition."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit or use the West Yorkshire Police live chat service.