An appeal is being made by police for witnesses to a road collision in Whitstable in which a motorcyclist was seriously injured.

On Friday evening of July 3, at 9.30pm, officers were called to the scene of the incident at St John’s Road.

According to police, a yellow Honda motorcycle which was being ridden in the direction of Chestfield had left the road and was in collision with a parked blue Peugeot 206.

The motorcyclist, a 22 year-old man from the Sittingbourne area was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating the collision and would like to speak to any witnesses.

PC Jamie Woodhams said: "We understand there were other motorcycles in the area at the time and we would like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to police about the collision."

Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538 quoting 03-1723.