Police appeal after runner hit by motorbike

Greig Watson
BBC News, East Midlands
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The woman was running through Poolsbrook Country Park when she was struck

A woman has been left with serious injuries after being hit by an off-road motorbike in Derbyshire.

The victim, in her 40s, was running through Poolsbrook Country Park in Chesterfield when struck, police said.

Officers said it was believed the motorbike was being ridden by two boys who failed to stop at the scene.

Two boys, both aged 15, have been arrested in relation to the incident and have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police have appealed for anyone who saw the collision, or was in the area at around 19:30 BST on 15 April, to come forward.

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