A 36-year-old man from Newport has been arrested today (Sunday) on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed limit of a controlled drug.

It follows a police investigation after a collision took place at 4.46pm yesterday (Saturday), on Ashey Road in Ryde where a BMW and motorcyclist collided.

The motorcyclist, a 17-year-old male, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Southampton General Hospital by air ambulance.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.  

The 36-year-old driver of the BMW was uninjured and has now been released under investigation while enquiries continue.