Police are trying to trace a quad bike rider who knocked over a boy seriously hurting him - before reportedly paying him a small amount of money and leaving the scene.

The boy was at the junction of West Lane and Connaught Road, Middlesbrough, when the off-road biker collided with him yesterday (Tuesday, February 13).

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The unknown rider of the quad bike collided with a 15-year-old boy who was taken to James Cook University Hospital for serious but not life-threatening injuries.

"The rider is believed to have paid the boy a small amount of money at the scene but he left the scene before police arrived.

"It occurred at around 5.45pm on Tuesday 13 February."

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Sergeant Chris Lindsey said: “As part of our ongoing enquiries I am keen to hear from members of the public who may have witnessed the collision take place, have information or dash cam footage that could assist in identifying the ride of the quad bike.

“I also want to take this opportunity to encourage the rider himself to get in contact with officers as soon as possible.”

If you have information, please contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 026698.