A MAN is still being treated in hospital after sustaining head injuries in a crash involving a suspected stolen motorbike in August.

The motorbike crashed into a wall on Greenwood Court, close to Lindale Drive in Clock Face, at around 5.35pm on Sunday, August 19.

A 26-year-old man, who was the rider, was left fighting for life after the collision with what were described as "critical head injuries".

It is believed two other men moved the bike to another location, and seemingly abandoned the critically injured man.

Police received a call about the crash, which involved a suspected stolen Yamaha Fazer motorbike which had reportedly collided with a wall.

It is believed that the bike was moved by unknown men to nearby Burnage Avenue and was recovered.

A police spokesman said that the injured man, whose condition was initially critical, is still in hospital and is described as being in a "serious but stable condition".

After the crash, Chief Inspector Gary O'Rourke said: "We are keen to hear from any witnesses to this incident or anyone who saw this bike in the area during the afternoon on Sunday.

"It would appear that two men moved the bike following the incident, potentially abandoning a seriously injured person in order to hinder our investigation.

"The rider has sustained critical injuries and we welcome any information, including home CCTV or dashcam footage, which may assist."

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC or call 0151 7775747 with reference 18200174263 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.