UKIP MEP Gerard Batten in Forest Gate crash drama
Euro MP Gerard Batten was caught up in a suspected hit and run in Forest Gate.
The UKIP representative’s Ford Focus was involved in a three vehicle pile-up at the junction of Cann Hall Road and Dames Road at about 12.15am on Sunday.
A blue BMW and motorcycle, both believed to have been stolen, were also involved in the collision.
Police were called to the scene amid reports the driver of the BMW assaulted the 18-year-old motorbike rider and fled the scene before officers arrived.
The rider, who is from Haringey, suffered a broken hip and remains in hospital.
Both he and his passenger, a 21-year-old woman from Newham, were arrested and have been bailed pending further inquiries.
Mr Batten, who was travelling with his wife at the time of the crash, suffered head, back and shoulder injuries and was off work on Monday.
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His vehicle was also badly damaged.
He told the Recorder: “My wife and I were both severely shocked by this, but I’m just grateful I was not more seriously injured.
“I have given a full statement to the police and I sincerely hope they will arrest those responsible and lay charges against them.”
