A motorcyclist has died after his bike left the road in a west Oxfordshire village yesterday.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the fatal incident in Curbridge, near Witney.

At about 5.45pm, the red-and-black Suzuki motorbike left the A4095 Witney Road, just west of Downs Road.

The driver, a 43-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene and has not yet been identified.

Pc Simon Lincoln, of Bicester roads policing department, who is investigating the incident, said: "The motorcyclist was travelling in the direction of Curbridge when he left the road.

"I appeal to anyone who has any information about the incident to contact police immediately."

Anyone with information should call Pc Lincoln on 08458 505505, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 anonymously.