A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed in a crash.

The incident happened at 9.15pm on Wednesday, February 7, on the old mineral line off Mill Lane in Hebburn, Tyneside, near to the Cock Crown Inn.

"For reasons yet to be established a motorbike collided with a barrier causing the rider to come off the bike and suffer fatal injuries," said a spokeswoman for Northumbria Police.

"The rider, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are carrying out enquiries and are appealing for witnesses."

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 1061 070218.