POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was in collision with a car and needed emergency surgery.

The 28-year-old man, from Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool, was riding his Honda bike along Station Lane, Seaton Carew, at about 7.20am yesterday when he was in collision with a parked car. He was taken to Hartlepool General Hospital where he underwent surgery for a broken pelvis. He also suffered severe internal injuries.

Witnesses are asked to contact PC Grant Thorburn on (01642) 301558.