Teenager seriously injured in New Parks e-scooter crash

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Police said the crash took place at the junction of Aikman Avenue and St Oswald's Road

Police are appealing for witnesses after an e-scooter rider was seriously injured in a crash with a car.

Leicestershire Police said it happened in New Parks, at the junction of Aikman Avenue and St Oswald's Road, in Leicester at 12:25 GMT on 23 March.

The crash involved the rider, a 17-year-old boy, and a black Citroen Cactus, the force added.

The teenager was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police said the driver of the car was not injured.

Any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage has been asked to contact the force.

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