Man requires plastic surgery after e-scooter hit and run

The incident took place around 8.15pm on Friday (May 26) at the zebra crossing on Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, opposite Sea Master Fish and Chips. The pedestrian, a man in his fifties, suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital. He has since been discharged but will require plastic surgery.

Investigating officer PC Mark Neill, of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, based at Three Mile Cross police station, said: "I am appealing for witnesses to this collision to please come forward. I would also appeal to the e-scooter rider involved to come forward. There is no doubt they would not know they had been involved in a collision.

"To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230232189. Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.

"Also, if you have any dash-cam footage if you were driving in the area around the time, I'd also ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation. You can upload footage to our dedicated online portal."

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