A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a car.

Police were called to the A13 at Newham Way after reports of a green BMW colliding with a motorbike on the slip road leading to the A406.

The incident happened shortly before 7.30pm on Sunday (August 20) and police have today (September 5) appealed for witnesses.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since been discharged.

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There were no other reported injuries or arrests made.

Officers are investigating and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or any relevant dash cam footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference 6133/20Aug.