Henry was playing on his bike when the collision occurred, according to police. He fell off his bike due to the impact and was rushed to Northampton General Hospital before being transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. His family said he underwent a two-hour operation to remove bone fragments and debris from his head.
The surgery left him with a 3-4cm hole in his skull. Surgeons were unable to fit a metal plate to cover the gap because of his age and size, meaning he will need to take great care of his head for the rest of his life. Henry spent six days in hospital and has since returned home.
Henry is proper bright, bubbly and just gets along with everyone.
His brother, Jamie Argent, said the family is glad to have him back and acting as his lively self. Argent described the moment he saw Henry in hospital, saying he was wrapped in bandages and looked drained. The family is fundraising to buy Henry a new bike and to support his recovery.
Northamptonshire Police said a 33-year-old man was arrested on May 10 on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The force has since confirmed he has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Detectives have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
He was just playing outside on his bike, and the next minute his clothes were all covered in blood, it was so scary.
The exact date of the collision remains unclear, with some reports suggesting May 6 and others indicating a later date. The current arrest status of the suspect is also uncertain, as initial reports said he was in police custody. The specific charges he may face have not been detailed beyond the initial arrest suspicion.
In a separate incident in West Sussex, a man was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after two girls aged 11 and 13 were knocked off an e-scooter. Sussex Police said the crash involved a blue Ford Transit van on Durrington Lane, Durrington, at about 17:15 BST on Tuesday. The girls were taken to hospital with minor injuries and later discharged.
When I visited him in hospital, he was all wrapped up in bandages, looked drained and had no energy.
The van driver, a 38-year-old man from Ealing, has been released under investigation. Henry's brother, Jamie Argent, a 19-year-old roofer, has called for stricter e-scooter regulations. Argent described Henry as bright and bubbly, and said the scene was traumatic.
The scene was traumatic.
There should be much stricter rules for e-scooters.
I am calling for far stricter regulations governing e-scooters.