We are told by Merseyside Police, that one of it's patrols sighted an uninsured and unregistered Yamaha motorcycle in the area of:- Gaskell Street, St Helens.

We are told that this biker then failed to stop when signalled to do so, and made off. A short pursuit then ensued and the bike was reportedly involved in a collision with a parked car, on:- Baxters Lane, St Helens.

The rider, who was a male in his 30s, was taken to Hospital by Ambulance for assessment of serious injuries.

In the statement issued, Merseyside Police  have said:- "Due to the circumstances, a mandatory referral will be made to the IOPC. Enquiries remain ongoing, including dashcam and CCTV. Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on either:- Facebook or X, alternatively contact the:- Serious Collision Investigation Unit, on:- 01517775747, or email:- I SCIU@Merseyside.Police.UK, quoting reference number:- 26000184040. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on:- 0800555111."