Appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in Buxton crash

The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Monday 3 August on the A5004 Manchester Road.

Officers believe just one vehicle, a motorbike, was involved.

The man, who was riding the motorcycle, suffered serious injuries to his hand and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or if they were travelling along Manchester Road in either direction around the time and may have dashcam footage.

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Please quote the reference number 20*400396 and name of the officer in the case, PC Kirsty Wallace-Parr, in any correspondence.

Facebook – send u a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

Phone – call 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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