In a bone-chilling incident at a Cardiff shopping center on Main Road, a 37-year-old man is now facing charges of grievous bodily harm after his electric scooter careened out of control, brutally colliding with a helpless toddler. The terrifying episode unfolded around 10 am on Thursday, November 16, 2023, resulting in a four-year-old girl sustaining a broken leg and a facial laceration.
In a shocking twist, the rider hastily retrieved his scooter and callously abandoned the injured child at the scene. Swift response from NSW Ambulance paramedics ensured crucial treatment before rushing the young victim to John Hunter Hospital, where she underwent surgery and is now in stable condition.
Following intensive inquiries and a public plea for information, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District apprehended the suspect at Belmont Police Station around 12:30 pm today, Friday, November 17, 2023. The 37-year-old now faces charges of grievous bodily harm by negligent act (vehicle) and riding an electric scooter on the footpath.
Despite the severity of the charges, the man has been granted conditional bail, with a court appearance scheduled at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The community is left in shock as they grapple with the disturbing details surrounding this horrifying incident.