A five-year-old boy has been left with a hole in his skull after an e-scooter allegedly crashed into his bicycle in Northampton. Henry Jackson was playing outside his home on his bike when the collision occurred, causing him to fall and fracture his skull.
Henry was rushed to Northampton General Hospital before being transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where he underwent a two-hour operation to remove bone fragments and debris from his head. Surgeons were unable to fit a metal plate due to his age and size, leaving him with a 3-4cm hole in his skull.
Northamptonshire Police confirmed that a 33-year-old man was arrested on May 10 in connection with the incident on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Henry spent six days in hospital and has now returned home, where he is expected to make a full recovery. However, he will need to take great care of his head for the rest of his life due to the missing part of his skull.
His brother, Jamie Argent, 19, described the incident as “very traumatic” and is calling for stricter regulations for e-scooters. The family is fundraising to buy Henry a new bike and support his recovery.
