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A baby born after their mother was hit by an e-bike in Poole on Monday is in a serious condition in hospital as police launch an urgent hunt for the rider.

Dorset Police confirmed that the incident occurred in Poole at around 3.50pm on Monday 26 January 2026 when an e-bike was involved in a collision with a pregnant woman in Herbert Avenue, near to the junction with Manor Avenue.

The rider of the e-bike, which was carrying a passenger riding pilion, did not stop.

The victim's baby, who has since been born, remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Police Constable Dan Blagden, of the force's Roads Policing Team, said: "We are carrying out a full investigation into the circumstances of this collision and I would urge any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please contact us.

"I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured relevant dashcam footage or witnessed the manner of the riding of the e-bike prior to the collision.

We understand there was a pillion passenger on the e-bike at the time of the incident and we would ask this person and the rider to come forward and speak to police."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260012364.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.