A MOTORCYCLE rider suffered injuries to his back and face following a crash in Ryedale.

The man in his 50s was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary after the accident at Gillamoor Bank, Kirkbymoorside, at about 11am on Thursday, March 5.

It involved a red Honda CB500 motorcycle and what a witness described as a small green or blue van, similar to a Peugeot Partner.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision itself, or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicles prior to it, to contact them.

Officers are also interested to speak to anyone who captured dash cam footage of the vehicles or who has information about the green or blue van, as the occupants may have important information which would assist the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask to speak to PC 974 Isaac Carter. You can also email Isaac.Carter@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 12200038531.