Motorcyclist is injured in crash

A motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital with head injuries after a serious road accident in Essex.

The red Motoguzzi motorbike was involved in a collision with a blue BMW sports car on the B1027 at Arlesford near Colchester at 1650 GMT on Friday.

The 39-year-old motorbike rider, from Brighlingsea, was taken to Colchester General Hospital.

The 30-year-old woman driver of the car was left shaken by the incident.

Police said the woman is believed to come from Langenhoe, near Colchester.

Police want to hear from any witnesses and have given contact telephone number 01206 762512.