A motorcyclist has been left in hospital with broken ribs and internal injuries following a crash with another motorbike earlier this week.

The 30-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital following the crash on Marton Road in Middlesbrough at round 5:50pm on Monday (September 9).

The other motorcyclist involved in the incident is described as black and was said to be carrying two people wearing balaclavas. 

A full police statement reads: "Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a collision involving two motorbikes in Middlesbrough.

"The incident happened on Marton Road close to Aldi around 5:50pm on Monday 9th September.


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"A 30-year-old man on a motorbike suffered broken ribs and internal injuries when he was in collision with another motorbike, which is described as black and was carrying two people wearing balaclavas. The motorbike did not stop at the scene.

"The man remains at James Cook University Hospital whilst receiving treatment.

"Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 174289."