A MAN has been found lying unconscious in a North Yorkshire road. 

The man, aged 58, from Cornwall, was found by a passing motorist near Riverside Caravan Park on Low Wath Road, Pateley Bridge, close to the junction with Ashfield Court Road, at about 1.40am yesterday.

He had suffered a head injury and was taken to Harrogate District Hospital, where he was in a serious condition.

Police were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and appealed to anyone who could help their inquiries to come forward.

They should phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for Harrogate CID, quoting reference number NYP-100082012-0042.