Police have launched an appeal after a motorcyclist was left with serious injuries in a crash.

At around 4.30pm on Thursday, October 24, police were called to reports of a crash between a car and a motorcycle on Ainsworth Road in Radcliffe.

It is believed that the car was being driven in a southernly direction on Ainsworth Road before beginning to turn into a side road.

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It was at this point that the crash happened and caused the motorcyclist to become unseated from the bike, with the 21-year-old rider and his motorcycle colliding with a third vehicle.

The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital for treatment.

The driver of the car, who was a woman in her 70s, helped officers before attending hospital to be checked over.

There have been no arrests made.

Greater Manchester Police's serious collision investigation unit is appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage, from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2,180 of October 24.

Alternatively, details can be shared on the LiveChat function on the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) website, www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.