Police appeal for information following serious road traffic collision in Barrow

Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses and information – including CCTV and doorbell footage - following a serious road traffic collision in which a police officer was injured. Police received a number of calls at around 11.20pm last night (1 May) relating to a motorcycle being ridden dangerously in the Lesh Lane area of Barrow. Police have attended. Following attendance, a motorcycle has collided with a police officer. The motorcyclist did not stop at the scene and is currently outstanding. The police officer was taken to hospital, where she remains, having suffered a broken arm. Police are continuing efforts to identify the motorcyclist and are encouraging anyone with information on their identity – or any other information which may assist – to come forward. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or doorbell footage which would assist – whether it shows the incident itself or the time leading up to or following the incident. You can report information to police online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 305 of 1 May 2026. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.