Elderly man and woman hospitalised after near-miss biker caused them to fall
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THE INCIDENT HAPPENED AT AROUND 2.50PM ON SATURDAY, WHEN A BLACK OFF-ROAD MOTORBIKE WAS BEING RIDDEN THROUGH GALLAGHER PARK IN BEDLINGTON 10:40, 04 Jun 2025 An elderly couple sustained
serious injuries after a speeding motorbike narrowly missed them in a Northumberland park and caused them to fall. A police investigation has been launched following the incident and
Northumbria Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident happened at around 2.50pm on Saturday, when a black Sur-Ron style off-road motorbike was being ridden through
Gallagher Park in Bedlington at speed. While in the park, the motorbike narrowly missed a man and woman – causing them to both fall over. The rider of the off-road motorbike left the scene.
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Northumberland. The man, in his 70s, remains in hospital in a serious condition. The woman, also in her 70s has been discharged after being treated. A statement from Northumbria Police said:
"Emergency services attended and the man and woman were both taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries. The man, aged in his 70s, sustained serious injuries to his leg and
remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition. Article continues below "The woman, also aged in her 70s, sustained an injury to her arm. She has since been discharged. An
investigation has been launched, including extensive CCTV inquiries, in order to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident." Officers are asking for anyone with
information to come forward. The force is particularly keen to trace the rider of the black off-road motorbike – as well as anyone who was in the area at the time. Article continues below
Anyone with information can get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media, or by using the live chat or report forms on the force’s website. Those who
can’t contact the force online, can call 101, quoting reference number: NP-20250531-0737.