Further arrests after teen hurt in e-bike crash

A police cordon was placed around the scene in Gipsy Lane

Two further arrests have been made by police investigating an e-bike crash in Leicester which left a teenager with serious injuries.

Leicestershire Police was called to the collision in Gipsy Lane, Humberstone, shortly before 02:00 BST on Thursday.

Officers said a 17-year-old boy was found injured at the scene and taken to hospital, while a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

On Friday, police said two boys aged 17 and 16 had also been held, on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, and all three had been released on bail.

The road was shut and a cordon set up

The force said the 17-year-old who was injured remained in hospital.

Investigations have found he had been travelling with another person, with both riding e-bikes at the time.

Det Insp Parminder Dhillon, from the serious collision investigation unit, urged witnesses to make contact.