An individual riding an e-bike assaulted a police vehicle by throwing a brick at it before a subsequent collision left a child injured.

The incident, which involved a three-year-old child sustaining a head injury, occurred on Taurus Street in Oldham shortly after 6:25 p.m. yesterday, Tuesday.

The suspect, identified by police as having thrown a brick on Ripponden Road minutes prior, was operating a Surron electric bike when the event unfolded.

Moments later, the e-bike collided with the young boy, causing him to be thrown into the air and make contact with a stationary vehicle. The rider then fled, leaving the boy injured.

The affected child was transported to a hospital and is now recovering at home, according to Greater Manchester Police.

Officers are reaching out for public assistance, specifically looking for witnesses and footage of the incident. Individuals with relevant CCTV, dash-cam, or doorbell recordings are encouraged to contact the police at 0161 856 8809, referencing incident number 2674 of October 8, 2024.