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E-bike rider seriously injured in hit-and-run

News imageWest Yorkshire Police A person wearing a blue helmet and dark clothing rides a black moped along a road, with cars visible nearby. West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police said the rider of a moped left the scene shortly after the incident

An e-bike rider has suffered serious injuries after he was involved in a hit-and-run with a moped, police said.

The crash took place on Great Horton Road, Bradford, at around 14:20 BST on Friday and the moped, believed to be a Sinnis Shuttle, failed to stop at the scene.

West Yorkshire Police said the 22-year-old e-bike rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Two men, aged 22 and 27, have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The force added the pair remain in custody and has urged any witnesses to come forward.

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