Motorcyclist pronounced dead at the scene of crash

Police in Leicestershire are investigating after a motorbike rider in his 80s was found dead at the scene of a crash in Shepshed.

Officers were called to Charley Road at around 08:50 BST on Sunday, regarding a single vehicle collision which involved red Yamaha MT07 motorcycle, Leicestershire Police said.

Charley Road was closed between Abbey Road and Oaks Road while emergency services dealt with the crash, but has since reopened.

Det Sgt Jack Cornick, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "If there is anyone who witnessed the collision, saw the rider beforehand or the circumstances leading up to it, we ask that you please make contact with us."

He added: "At the time of the collision, the vehicle was travelling towards Copt Oak."

"Anyone who may also have dashcam footage which captured anything relating to the collision is also asked to get in touch."

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