A Melbourne teenager has been charged after a police officer was struck by an electric-powered motorbike in the city centre yesterday, sustaining serious injuries.
The male sergeant was patrolling the Flinders Street area when he spotted a group of males allegedly riding erratically on electric motorbikes about 4.10pm.
The sergeant told one of the riders, a 15-year-old boy, to pull over between Swanston and Elizabeth streets.
Police allege the boy then sped up and struck the sergeant as he attempted to get away.
The boy, who is from the Port Phillip area, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with reckless exposure of a police officer to risk by driving, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and recklessly causing injury.
He was bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
The sergeant remains in hospital.
The other riders in the group fled the scene on their motorbikes.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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