A 24-year-old motorcyclist is seriously ill after slamming into railings at a pedestrian crossing.

The incident took place in Devonshire Road, Hastings, at 8.30pm on Wednesday.

The rider, from Hastings, was taken to Hurstwood Park Neurosciences Centre in Haywards Heath. No one else was injured as a result of the collision.

Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the motorcycle being ridden in the area or anyone who witnessed the collision.

Call Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Iowa.