Man in serious condition after hit and run near Wem

Police and ambulance services were called to a collision involving a Suzuki King Quad 4x4 motorcycle and a vehicle, which failed to stop on the B5063 near Horton.

A man in his 20s, who was a pillion passenger without a helmet, suffered head injuries and was taken to Stoke hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

It is believed the driver of the vehicle that failed to stop was driving very close to the white line in the centre of the lane, causing the motorbike to swerve and the pillion passenger to fall off and hit his head on the road.

West Mercia Police has now launched an appeal for witnesses following the crash, which happened at about 4pm on Friday.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 643S.

Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.