Mysterious Bicyclist Runs Over Child and Escapes

Police in Bochum, responding to a hit-and-run traffic incident in Witten-Middle, where a six-year-old child was injured.

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2025 September 16 . 10:19 AM

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Mystery Bicyclist Runs Over Child and Escapes

Mysterious Bicyclist Runs Over Child and Escapes

A hit-and-run accident occurred in Witten-Mitte's pedestrian zone on Thursday, September 4th, at around 4:30 PM. The incident involved a cyclist who rode over the hand of a 6-year-old boy, leaving the scene without stopping or checking on the injured child.

The 6-year-old boy was immediately taken to a hospital for further treatment. The identity of the cyclist, who is currently being sought by the police in Witten, remains unknown.

The accident took place in front of the city gallery on Hammer Street in Witten-Mitte's pedestrian zone. The police are actively searching for the cyclist and are asking for any information that may help identify him.

Witnesses have reported that the cyclist fled the scene without providing any assistance to the injured boy. No further details about the cyclist or the boy have been released at this time.

The public is asked to contact the police at 0234 909-5206 regarding the accident. For further inquiries, the contact details for the Police Bochum are: Marina Sablic, Phone: 0234 909-1026, Email: [email protected], and website: bochum.polizei.nrw.

The police in Bochum can provide further information about the hit-and-run accident. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may help bring the cyclist to justice and ensure the safety of all pedestrians in Witten-Mitte.