A TEENAGER has suffered extensive injuries after a scrambler motor bike ploughed into him on Mollies Field at Merton Bank.

The incident occurred at around 8.30pm on Friday, July 13. Two men were aboard the red scrambler bike when it appeared to lose control before striking the 14-year-old boy. Both men quickly left the scene of the accident.

The youngster, who had been with friends, was taken to Whiston Hospital and is currently being treated for a broken right arm, broken left elbow, ankle injuries and chest pains.

The victim's angry mum, who is horrified by the incident, said : "I'm really furious about this. This is a playing field and young children are present and yet they can still be faced with these idiots on bikes. If it had happened to a small child, they would have stood no chance.

"My son is still in hospital and needs to have an ultrasound to check on other injuries. He is in a tremendous amount of pain at present."

Police are appealing for witnesses and say that the rider and the passenger of the red 'crosser' bike were in their early 20s. The rider of the bike is also believed to have sustained rib injuries.

Merseyside Police traffic officers are currently making enquiries over the incident. Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police on 01517776969.

The incident occurred at around 8.30pm on Friday, July 13. Two men were aboard the red scrambler bike when it appeared to lose control before striking the 14-year-old boy. Both men quickly left the scene of the accident.