Nicky Campbell has shared a deeply worrying update after his daughter Lilla was badly injured in an e-bike incident in south London.
The broadcaster revealed that his 26-year-old daughter had been out in Peckham with her sisters when she was struck by an e-bike. What should have been an ordinary evening quickly turned into a frightening ordeal for the family.
Campbell said it had been a “long and emotional night” after Lilla was rushed for medical treatment. She was taken to King’s College Hospital, where staff treated her injuries before she was later able to return home.
The presenter said the family felt incredibly lucky that the situation had not been even worse, but his words made clear how upsetting the incident had been. Lilla was described as badly injured, and her sisters were with her when everything unfolded.
According to Campbell, the e-bike rider left the scene after the ambulance arrived and a crowd began gathering nearby. He said he hoped CCTV from the area may help identify the rider and establish exactly what happened.
The incident has sparked renewed concern about powerful and unregulated e-bikes on busy city streets. Many people online reacted with sympathy for Lilla, while also calling for stronger action against riders who put pedestrians at risk.
Reports have suggested the bike involved may have been bulky and potentially illegal, raising further questions about enforcement and public safety. E-bikes have become increasingly common in London, but concerns have grown over modified models capable of travelling at high speeds.
The evening became even more distressing for the family when Campbell said Lilla and her sisters experienced another disturbing incident while at A&E. He praised police officers and hospital staff for their response, saying the care and support they received had been outstanding.
Campbell, best known for his work on BBC Radio and Long Lost Family, thanked the staff at King’s College Hospital and the police for helping his family through the traumatic night.
For now, Lilla is recovering at home, and the family is hoping for answers. The priority is her recovery, but the case has also raised wider questions about safety, responsibility and accountability on Britain’s streets.
What began as a normal evening out has now become a frightening reminder of how quickly a family’s life can be shaken by one reckless moment.
