Teenage boy seriously injured after e-scooter crash in Cork city

Gardaí raise safety and theft concerns as a young teenager remains in hospital following a serious e-scooter incident

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident, which happened on Fairfield Avenue, Farranree, at around 9.40pm. Picture Dan Linehan

A teenage boy is in serious condition in hospital after falling from his e-scooter in Cork city on Thursday night.

The boy, who is understood to be as young as 13, suffered head injuries after losing control of the scooter and crashing.