Following a reported fail-to-stop collision in Weymouth, police officers have made an arrest.
Dorset Police received a report at 4.12pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025 of a road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist in Dennis Road in Weymouth.
It was reported that the car failed to stop at the scene.
Emergency services attended and the cyclist, a 12-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening or changing.
Following enquiries, officers have arrested a 60-year-old woman from Weymouth on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and driving offences.
She has been released on police bail as enquiries continue.
Police Constable Michael Jones, of Dorset Police, said: “Our investigation into this reported incident is ongoing and we are continuing to appeal to any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation to please contact us.
“I would also urge anyone who was driving in the area and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check their footage for anything of relevance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55250086742. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
Dennis Rd, Weymouth. Image: Google