Teenage girl left needing surgery following crash in Birmingham park - appeal launched

Police have appealed for help with an investigation after a teenage girl was left needing surgery when she was hit by a bike in a Birmingham park.

The girl was struck in Small Heath Park at around 4pm on Sunday, June 28, and the rider of the bike failed to stop following the collision.

West Midlands Police said officers are in contact with the teenager and her family and are carrying out a range of enquiries into the incident.

Officers have also stepped up patrols in Small Heath Park and other open spaces as part of efforts to prevent the illegal use of bikes.

Police have released an image of a person they want to identify as part of their investigation.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "If you recognise the person pictured, or can help our investigation, call 101 or speak to us via Live Chat on our website quoting crime reference 20/304471/26."

Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting the reference number.