Appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash

A man in his 60s died in the crash in Stathern Lane, Harby, Melton Mowbray, on Monday

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash in Leicestershire.

A member of the public came across the collision in Stathern Lane, Harby, Melton Mowbray, at 14:44 GMT on Monday.

Police said the motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, had come off a silver-coloured Honda motorcycle.

The incident may have happened earlier in the day, before the report was received, the force added.

Officers from the serious collision investigation unit are carrying out inquiries to establish the "full circumstances of the incident".

Det Con Emma Neeves said: "A man has sadly lost his life, and full support is being provided to his family at this time.

"We are appealing to anyone with any information to make contact."