Police are investigating a road traffic collision in Carlisle which has resulted in a motorcyclist suffering serious injuries.
Officers were contacted at 10:06pm yesterday (10 October) after a report of a two-vehicle collision on London Road, near to the junction of St Nicholas Street.
The vehicles involved were a blue Suzuki Swift and a silver and black motorcycle.
The motorcyclist, a 16-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.
The driver of the car, a 22-year-old woman from Hull, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. She has subsequently been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Officers investigating are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any other information which may assist.
Police would also encourage anyone who believes they may have video footage – including dashcam – which may aid the investigation to come forward.
You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 248 of 10 October 2026. You can also phone on 101.