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Finley children knocked from bikes by car

Mar 18, 2021

Police are seeking information from the public after three children were allegedly knocked from their bikes by a blue coloured car in Finley today.

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In the first incident, a nine year-old boy was riding near McNamara and Coree St at Finley when the driver of a blue Toyota allegedly yelled abuse towards the boy.

The boy was later knocked off his bike on Tocumwal St, Finley and suffered grazing to his leg.

A short time later at the intersection of Finley and Lewis Sts, a 10 year-old girl was riding her bike when it is alleged a blue car knocked her off her bike, hitting her in the rear tyre.

The girl suffered bruising as a result of the crash.

In a third incident, a nine year-old girl was riding her bike to school on Wollamai St when it is alleged a blue car knocked her off her bike, hitting her rear tyre.

She suffered bruising to her side as a result of the crash.

Police believe the same car was involved in all three incidents.

As investigations continue, police are appealing to anyone who might have been in the Finley area this morning and witnessed the incidents or has dash cam footage. Call Finley Police or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.