Arrest after girl, 13, struck by off-road motorbike in Burnley

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Image caption, A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving

A 13-year-old girl was seriously hurt when she was knocked down by a scrambler bike as she crossed the road.

Lancashire Police said they were called to Briercliffe Road in the Duke Bar area of Burnley at 15:15 GMT on Thursday.

The girl was said to have been taken to hospital.

A 19-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and is in custody.

Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.

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