Two more people have been arrested after an Oxford schoolboy was hospitalised in a “hit-and-run” crash.

The incident occurred just before 8.30am on Monday, November 4 when a 17-year-old schoolboy was riding his bicycle in Banbury Road in Summertown.

He was involved in a collision with a motorcycle between the junctions of Beechcroft Road and Oakthorpe Road and the biker allegedly left the scene.

The boy has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

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Police at Banbury Road on Monday. (Image: Newsquest)

While there have been signs of improvement in his condition, Thames Valley Police say he has sustained serious injuries.

A 14-year-old boy had been arrested but has since been released without charge.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) said he had been arrested for being the driver of a vehicle failing to stop after a road traffic collision and causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

Similarly, a 50-year-old man was also arrested but he has been released under investigation.

TVP revealed the man had been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently using a registration mark or registration document.

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He had also been arrested on suspicion of being the driver of a vehicle failing to stop after a road traffic collision and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Since Tuesday, two other people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and committing an act or series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice.

These are a 41-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, both from Oxford.

They were arrested on Tuesday afternoon and have both been released under investigation.

TVP previously issued a public appeal for more information on the incident on Thursday.

Those with relevant information can make a report to the force online or on 101, quoting the reference 43240532710.

Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Many people in the community have passed on their well-wishes for the boy involved in the incident.

City councillor Katherine Miles, who represents the Summertown ward, said the incident highlights the importance of the Vision Zero project. 

As part of this, the county council is aiming to end all road deaths and serious injuries on the roads by 2050.

Ms Miles said: "I cycle all the time with my children and I hope these incidents do not stop people getting on their bikes. 

"There is a system-wide approach to address this general trend. We have a hierarchy of road users and those on foot or bike are the most vulnerable. 

"Children by the nature of their age are vulnerable as well."

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