Appeal after cyclist is injured in collision with motorbike rider on A184

The collision happened at 5.23pm on Friday on the westbound A184, junction with The Pastures, just after Testos Roundabout, near Boldon Colliery.

The cyclist, a woman, was taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

Officers are carrying out enquiries into the collision and are appealing for witnesses, in particular a dark coloured Audi that was in the area at the time.

Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 815 260816.