A MOTORCYCLIST from Keighley was seriously injured when his machine crashed into a wall.

The 25-year-old was riding a Kawasaki KLX 125 along the A629 at Denholme, heading towards Keighley, when the machine left the road near the junction with Trough Lane.

He suffered head and foot injuries and was taken to hospital, where his condition is described as serious but stable.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident, which happened at about 9.20pm yesterday.

Anyone able to help is asked to contact PC 256 Cummins of the West Yorkshire Police Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support team on 101.