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Motorcyclist dies after hitting lamppost in West Bromwich

A motorcyclist has died after his bike hit a lamppost in West Bromwich.

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Holloway Bank, near Hill Top, in West Bromwich. Picture: Google

The man suffered serious injuries in the crash in Holloway Bank, near Hill Top, at around 11.20pm on Saturday.

The 37-year-old, from Bilston, was taken to hospital but died on Sunday morning.

His family are currently being supported by specialist officers.

West Midlands Police is now appealing for information and witnesses following the fatal collision.

Pc David Crump, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Our sympathies are with the man’s family at this difficult time.

"We are still working to establish the circumstances around what happened and I would ask anyone who hasn’t already spoken to officers to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident log number 2895 of May 26.

Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org