Boy's Skull Cracked in E-Scooter Collision

A young boy, aged five, suffered a fractured skull in a collision with an e-scooter on May 6th. The incident occurred as the child was riding his bicycle near his home. He was taken to Northampton General Hospital and later transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

During a two-hour surgery, doctors removed bone fragments and debris from his head. This procedure left him with a 3-4cm hole in his skull, as a plate could not be fitted due to his age and size. The boy is expected to recover fully but will need to take precautions with his head.

A 33-year-old man was arrested on May 10th on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail while police continue their investigation. Detectives are appealing for witnesses or dash-cam footage of the collision.

After six days in the hospital, the boy returned home and is reportedly back to his usual cheerful self. His family is fundraising for a new bicycle and to support his recovery, with his brother calling for stricter e-scooter regulations.