'Stolen motorbike' crashes with elderly couple's car on Thatto Heath Road

The collision took place between a suspected stolen orange Qingqi motorbike and a blue Nissan Note on Thatto Heath Road close to the junction with Crossley Road.

The occupants of the car, a man and woman in their 70s, were assessed at the scene but were not injured.
 

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Police say the motorcyclist made off from the scene on foot and efforts to locate him are ongoing.

Following the incident it was reported the motorbike had been stolen a short time before the collision.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
 

A spokesman said: "There was an elderly couple in the car who didn't require any treatment.

"The bike rider made off from the scene, there are no reports of any injuries."

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.

• Anyone who witnessed the motorbike rider before or after the incident, or has any information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. Or call 101, quoting incident reference 19100184868, or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.