Teen chased by police in serious condition after crashing 'stolen motorbike' into brick wall in Hoghton

A 16-year-old boy is in a serious condition after crashing a stolen motorbike into a wall during a police chase yesterday.

Lancashire Police said the teenager raced away from officers after they signalled for him to stop in Gregson Lane, Hoghton, at around 12.30pm, with a 17-year-old girl riding on the back of the bike.

Police gave chase and the pair crashed into a brick wall shortly afterwards. The boy suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, while the girl sustained minor injuries.

Gregson Lane, Daub Hall Lane and Bank Head Lane were closed through the afternoon while emergency services worked at the scene.

Lancashire Police said its Professional Standards Department has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.

Police statement

A spokesperson for the force said: "At 12:31pm, our officers spotted a motorbike, which had been reported as stolen, and signalled for it to stop on Gregson Lane in Hoghton.

“The motorbike made off from our officers and collided with a brick wall shortly after.

"The rider, a 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital. The passenger, a 17-year-old girl has suffered minor injuries.

"Daub Hall Lane, Gregson Lane and Bank Head Lane were closed whilst emergency services responded. We are in the very early stages of our response and enquiries into the collision are ongoing.

"The relevant supervision have been made aware, and in line with procedure, our Professional Standards Department will refer the incident to the IOPC.

“Anyone with information or footage that can assist those enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting log 0646 of May 27."