A man has been charged after a toddler\u2019s leg was broken in the Hunter yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Around 10am on Thursday 16 November 2023, emergency services were called to a shopping centre on Main Road, Cardiff, following reports of an injured child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police were told a man riding an electric scooter had lost control before the scooter crashed into the toddler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man immediately retrieved his scooter and left the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the four-year-girl for a broken leg and a laceration to her face, before taking her to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition, where she underwent surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following inquiries and a public appeal for information, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrested a man at Belmont Police Station, around 12.30pm today (Friday 17 November 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 37-year-old was charged with grievous bodily harm by negligent act (vehicle) and ride electric scooter on footpath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday 29 November 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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