POLICE are following a "definite line of inquiry" in identifying scrambler bike rider which struck a boy in Co Antrim.
The schoolboy is believed to have been was struck by the scrambler in Newtownabbey on Monday shortly before 9pm.
Police said they are investigating the crash, which happened at Mossley Pavilion on the Carnmoney Road.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a scrambler and a juvenile at Mossley Pavilion, which occurred on Monday, October 3 at approximately 8.45pm.
"A young person was taken to hospital following this collision and an investigation is ongoing.
"If you witnessed this incident or have any information, we request that you get in touch with us on 101 quoting the reference number 1309 03/10/2016 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111."
A spokesperson for Belfast Health Trust said the young boy's condition was "stable".
It follows the death of mother-of-three Valerie Armstrong in July after she was struck by a scrambler bike while out walking in a forest park in west Belfast.
The law surrounding the use of scramblers and quad bikes has been debated at Stormont with calls for the current laws to be reviewed.
Deputy of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Noreen McClelland said the council's thoughts were with the child and his family.
"I hope he makes a full recovery. Scramblers are not permitted on the pitches, it is something that council has actively been working to deter the use of in public places, especially in our parks."
