Three schoolgirls seriously injured in Stockport hit-and-run as police hunt driver who fled the scene
Three schoolgirls have been left with “serious injuries” and will require surgery after a hit-and-run incident in Stockport.
Greater Manchester Police said that officers were called to the scene on Whitelow Road in the Heaton Moor area of the town at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, September 10. Cops believed that the three teenage girls were walking on the pavement when a car travelling at speed behind them swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle and smashed into the three girls.
All three victims were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries. Police say that the girls all sustained “serious injuries to their legs which will require surgery”.
The force are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Sergeant Paul Lunt, of GMPs Road’s Policing Unit, said: “The victims were just walking on the pavement when a car mounted the pavement and collided with them causing them serious injuries before driving off, leaving the girls injured by the road.
“There were a number of people at the scene either walking past on Whitelow Road and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash cam footage, CCTV or ring doorbell footage showing a Silver VW Golf car driving in the area between 4:15-4:45pm. After the collision, the VW Golf had a smashed windscreen, so should be quite distincitve.
“Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 2249 of 10/09/24. You can also use our Live Chat service on the GMP website. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."