A 71-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a crash on the A629 at Farnhill on Saturday.

The biker - from Otley - collided with a dry stone wall and suffered a broken leg and head injuries.

He was flown by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary where he is said to be in a serious but stable condition.

The crash occurred just after 3.15pm and the road was closed for four-and-a-half hours.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who can help is asked to contact Chris Garbutt on 101, select option 2, or email chris.garbutt@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk