Motorist rams bike rider who had hit a pedestrian

A MOTORIST drove his car into a motorcyclist and sent him flying in a suspected revenge attack.

The motorbike had hit a passenger of the Audi A5 who had got out and was crossing the road through stationary traffic, in Manchester.

Footage shows a red motorcycle slide into view before the rider attempts to stand it up and mount it. As they do a silver car smashes into them and then knocks a wall down.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the car’s driver fled before returning briefly to inspect the damage. The 22-year-old motorcyclist and the 22-year-old pedestrian were both taken to hospital. The motorcyclist has since been released.

GMP has launched an investigation into the “unacceptable violence and reckless driving”. The force said: “At around 1:15pm last Thursday, officers

‘This is an unacceptable show of violence and reckless driving, and we need the public’s help’

were called to a road traffic collision between a motorbike and a pedestrian followed by a further collision between a car and the same motorbike on Stockport Road in Levenshulme.

“The passenger of a silver Audi A5 walked down a side street off Stockport Road,” police said. “A short time later, he crossed Stockport Road through stationary traffic and a motorcyclist collided with the pedestrian. Seconds later, the driver of the Audi intentionally drove towards the motorbike and rider, colliding with both.

“The driver then left the vehicle and ran after the motorbike rider and shortly returned to his vehicle and later fled on foot down Jean Close, leaving his passenger injured on the floor.”

Insp Chris Forrester added: “There were people walking past or in cars and we would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have dash cam or CCTV footage.

“We need the public’s assistance to help track down the offender and to understand the circumstances. Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact 0161 856 1146 or 101, quoting log number 1523 of the 12/01/2023.”