Nicky Campbell’s daughter, Lilla Campbell, was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident involving an electric bike in Peckham, south-east London, on Friday night. The 26-year-old, who was out with two of her sisters and a friend, was struck while crossing the street by a cyclist riding an illegal, high-speed e-bike. The unidentified rider reportedly fled the scene after the collision when paramedics and bystanders arrived.

Lilla Campbell, who works in advertising, was left bloodied and unconscious before being taken to King’s College Hospital for treatment. She sustained facial injuries and other wounds and reportedly experienced difficulty moving one side of her body, although no bones were broken. Her father, broadcaster Nicky Campbell, described the night as “long and emotional” and expressed relief that the situation was not worse. He confirmed that she is now recovering at home.

Mr. Campbell, who hosts a phone-in show on BBC Radio 5 Live and shares four daughters with his wife, former Virgin Radio journalist Tina Ritchie, spoke publicly about the incident on social media. He said he hoped CCTV footage would help identify the rider, who was seen riding erratically before the crash. A source close to the family described the bicycle as one of the “bulky, souped-up illegal bikes,” capable of high speeds and commonly sold without licensing or insurance.

The broadcaster also recounted a separate disturbing event at the hospital: a man reportedly entered the hospital’s emergency department where Lilla and her sisters were being treated and exposed himself. Police were already on the scene and subsequently arrested the individual. Mr. Campbell praised both the police and hospital staff for their response and care.

Scotland Yard confirmed that those involved in the collision did not sustain life-threatening injuries but did not provide further comment. It remains unclear whether any arrests have been made in connection with the hit-and-run.

Eyewitness accounts from the scene included a local food delivery rider who described seeing the cyclist before the crash and expressed shock at the incident. Blood stains remained visible at the location in Peckham the day after the accident, which took place near several bars and restaurants.

The incident has drawn attention to concerns about the growing problem of illegal e-bikes, which can reach speeds of up to 60 mph and are often operated without licenses or insurance, raising safety and enforcement questions. Messages of support and calls for action have been shared widely on social media following the incident.