Four charged after biker injured in hit and run

The incident occurred in Hartcliffe two months ago

Four people have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a biker was left seriously injured in a hit and run.

The incident happened two months ago on Hareclive Road in Hartcliffe, south Bristol, at about 17:30 BST on 29 May.

The 19-year-old man, who had been riding an off-road motorbike, required hospital treatment but has since been discharged.

Harrison Dodds, 18, from Hengrove, Zak Goldsmith, 18, from Knowle, and two boys aged 16 and 17 who cannot be named because of their age, have now been charged with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a blade in a public place and handling stolen goods, Avon and Somerset Police said.

Three other people were arrested in connection with the incident, one remains on conditional bail while no further action will be taken against the other two, the force added.

Det Insp Rob Blake said: "These charges mark an important milestone in our investigation, with all the defendants having been remanded into custody ahead of their first court appearance."

He thanked members of the public who responded to a police appeal for information and urged them not to post material that could breach the defendants' right to a fair trial.