POLICE are continuing to appeal for information following a collision in London Road, Purfleet, yesterday (Tuesday, January 9).

A scrambler bike was in collision with a lorry at around 3pm with the rider, a man aged in his 20s, taken to hospital with serious injuries.

He remains in hospital for his injuries, which are not reported to be life-threatening.

Following the incident, a man we believe is known to the rider left the scene with the bike. He is a significant witness and we would like to talk to him.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to Chigwell Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting incident 558 of 09/01 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.