A MOTORBIKE rider suffered severe injuries after crashing his machine in Tilbury yesterday (Sunday, 2 April).

Police officers, an ambulance and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were called to Fielding Avenue following reports of an injured motorcyclist after a crash.

The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed: "One man was transported by road ambulance to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital with a serious lower limb injury."

Essex Police said: "We were called to reports of a single vehicle collision in Fielding Avenue, Tilbury at 3.05pm on Sunday, 2 April.

"It involved a mini motorbike and the rider sustained an injury to his leg.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 708 of 2 April.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.