Eltham: Baby in hospital after motorbike hit-and-run

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Police hope to identify the driver of the motorcycle

A baby remains in hospital with life-changing injuries one month after a "reckless" motorcyclist fled the scene of a crash in south-east London.

A woman, 29, and an 18-month-old in a pushchair were injured in Eltham Hill, Eltham, at about 15:00 BST on 11 May.

A teenager arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving has been released on bail.

Det Con Tristan Hunter said: "I would encourage anyone who knows who the rider might be to speak with us."

The crash took place on Eltham Hill

Speaking after releasing images of the motorcyclist, he added: "They failed to stop at the scene following their reckless riding.

"A young child has suffered life-changing injuries that will continue to require ongoing treatment, including rehab."

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