ISLE of Wight emergency services were called to Ryde this morning (Sunday) following a motorcycle which left a rider with injuries.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, was taken to St Mary's hospital following the incident on Brading Road.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 8.33am this morning (Sunday) by colleagues from the ambulance service reporting a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Brading Road, Ryde.

"The motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, suffered minor injuries. He has been taken to hospital for treatment."

Enquiries are ongoing.