A MOTORCYCLIST is in critical condition and a driver has been arrested following a crash near Selby.

North Yorkshire Police said the crash happened in Coldhill Lane near Sherburn-in-Elmet at about 1.45pm on Thursday, and involved a beige Skoda Octavia travelling from the direction of Lotherton Hall towards Sherburn, and a blue and white BMW motorcycle travelling in the same direction.

The 63-year-old biker from the Wakefield area suffered serious injuries and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by air ambulance where he remains in a critical condition.

Police said the 26-year-old Leeds man who was driving the Skoda was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and has been released under investigation.

Anyone who saw the crash or either vehicle before the crash should phone police on 101 or email mark.mullins@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 12180195051.