OFFICERS are appealing for information following a serious crash on Friday night.

At around 11.20pm, a report was received of a collision on Clock Face Road involving a suspected stolen scooter which collided with a Peugeot 308.

A spokesman added: “The rider, a 16-year-old male, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious leg injuries. His condition is described as stable.

“Witness, CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and anyone with information is asked to come forward.”

If you witnessed this incident or have any information or dashcam footage please contact @MerPolCC or call the Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 7775747 with reference 18200194047 or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.