A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured when he lost control of his bike and crashed into a wall.

The 26-year-old, from Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, suffered serious leg and rib injuries.

His blue Yamaha R1 bike was also damaged in the crash, on the A286 at Cocking Hill, near Chichester, at 2.58pm yesterday (Monday).

The rider was airlifted to Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment.

Police would like to hear from any witnesses or who may have seen the motorbike being ridden with others in the area in the time leading up to the crash.  

Email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 886 of May 25.