A LITTLE girl who was knocked down by a motorcycle has been moved out of the intensive care - but is still seriously ill.

Aysha Rasool, three, of Lune Street, Colne, is now being treated in the high dependency unit at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury.

But doctors have warned the extent of the damage to her brain is unknown.

Aysha suffered a broken skull and suspected brain damage when she was in collision with the motorcycle near her home in Midgeley Street.

The accident happened on Monday at 8.30pm when Aysha stopped in the street to pick up a shoe she had dropped.

Police said a 17-year-old had been arrested and released on police bail in connection with the accident.

Anyone with information should contact the police on 01282 4258001.