ACCIDENT investigators are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital at the weekend.

Kris Coley, 23, of Shildon, came off his silver Suzuki 1000SV bike on Eldon Bank, near Shildon, on Saturday morning.

He was taken to James Cook Hospital, in Middlesbrough, where his condition was comfortable yesterday.

Witness are asked to call 0191-375 2159.