Man dies after crashing into telegraph pole

Sussex Police have said there were no other vehicles involved in the crash

A 79-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a telegraph pole in East Sussex.

Emergency services were called to The Green, at the junction with Blacksmiths Lane in Catsfield at about 15:40 BST on Wednesday where they pronounced the man dead at the scene.

The man, who was from Bexhill, was riding a black Triumph Speed Twin motorcycle and was travelling southbound.

Sussex Police said there were no other vehicles involved, adding: "The man's next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to report it to Sussex Police.