An 11-year-old child has escaped injury after being knocked off their bike by a scrambler in Newtownabbey on Thursday.
The incident happened in the Glenville Road area of the town at around 6.30pm, when a scrambler bike drove towards her at speed, causing her to fall off her bike and into nearby bushes.
Whilst there was no physical contact or injuries sustained, the child who has impaired hearing, was left shaken by the incident.
Police believe the scrambler driver may have been intoxicated during the incident.
He is described as being around the age of 40, wearing a white t-shirt and no helmet.
A police spokesperson said: “Luckily the child was uninjured, but the outcome could have been a lot worse, and we are appealing to the public for their help.”
Police are appealing for anyone with information surrounding the incident to come forward.
“He (the driver) was seen making off into the walkway area of the local community centre in the Glenville Road area, where he continued on his scrambler.
“If you were in the area at the time and noticed a man matching the description as mentioned, please get in touch with local officers.”