Cyclist, 10, fighting for life as motorist arrested over Stalybridge collision

A young cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a man has been arrested following a serious collision in Greater Manchester.

Police were called to Hamilton Street in Stalybridge at around 5pm on Wednesday (16 February) following reports of a collision involving a Toyota Yaris and a bicycle.

The cyclist, a 10-year-old girl, was taken to hospital in a critical condition and she remains there on Thursday (17 February).

Police enquiries have concluded the collision happened in the centre of the junction of Hamilton Street and Cumberland Street.

It is alleged the driver did not remain at the scene.

Police have since arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or were in the area at the time to get in touch with police.

They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the Toyota Yaris in the area or has dash-cam footage from around the time of the collision.

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 2129 of the date 16/02/22.

Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function at the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) website or by ringing the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.