Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a motorcycle collided with a lamppost in Loughborough.
The incident happened around 3.45 pm yesterday (Sunday 17 March) in Ravensthorpe Drive.
The rider, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital and is currently in a life-threatening condition.
Officers investigating are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the motorcyclist prior to incident or may have witnessed the collision itself.
The bike involved was a black Yamaha MT-10.
Detective Constable Madeleine Hayes, from the force’s Serious Collison Investigation Unit, said: “A man is currently in a life-threatening condition as a result of this incident.
“We are currently trying to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the motorcyclist prior or may have witnessed the incident itself.
“We would also appeal for anyone with any relevant dashcam footage that could assist with our investigation.”
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