A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital suffering from serious head injuries after a crash in Southampton.

The collision happened at 10.30pm on Saturday in Newtown Road, Weston, when the rider came off his 125cc bike, between Weston Road and Tickleford Drive.

It is not yet known how the 28-year-old Netley man crashed and police are now appealing for witnesses to help them piece together what happened.

The man is currently being treated in Southampton General Hospital.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting Operation Anthill.