Electric motorbike rider, 19, dies in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

A 19-year-old has died after his electric motorcycle crashed, police have said.

It happened near Moorland Avenue in Bedlington, Northumberland, at about 15:00 BST on Friday.

Northumbria Police said it involved a black and red Talaria electric motorcycle and no other vehicles were involved, but did not reveal any other detail about the nature of the crash.

The man was given treatment at the scene but died a short time later, the force said.

"Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the young man who has sadly passed away," a representative said.

"Our specialist officers will continue to offer them any support they may need."

The force has appealed for witnesses to come forward.