Motorcyclist struck by van after being punched by driver in Bamber Bridge

Police are appealing for information.

A motorcyclist was struck by a van after being punched by a driver in Bamber Bridge.

A white Transit Van having hit a black Harley-Davidson motorbike on Lostock Lane near the Poachers pub at around 6.30pm on May 19.

The van driver then left the scene.

A motorcyclist was struck by a van on Lostock Lane in Bamber Bridge (Credit: Google)placeholder image
A motorcyclist was struck by a van on Lostock Lane in Bamber Bridge (Credit: Google) | Google

The motorcyclist had been punched on London Way prior to the collision.

The rider suffered “minor injuries”.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We’re appealing for information and footage from the incident, as well as information on the whereabouts of the van, or it’s driver.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting log number 1276 of May 19.

Information can also be reported online via the Lancashire Police website at https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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