Teenager dies in hospital after motorbike crash

Police thanked members of the public who helped at the scene of the crash in Field Lane, Chilwell

A 17-year-old boy has died following a motorbike crash in Nottinghamshire.

Emergency services were called to Field Lane in Chilwell at about 23:15 BST on Monday, when the boy had suffered serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital but died on Tuesday.

Police thanked members of the public who helped at the scene and said the boy's family were being supported by specially-trained officers.

Det Insp Kate Savage said: "This is an incredibly sad incident and our thoughts are with the family and loved ones at this distressing time."

The force said it was investigating the crash and called for potential witnesses to make contact.