A TEENAGE motorcyclist has died after falling from his bike in Alpraham on Saturday.

The 18-year-old was driving his Honda 125cc motorbike along the A51 in the direction of Nantwich when he fell near to the Travellers Rest pub at about 4.20pm.

No other vehicle is thought to have been involved.

The man sustained serious injuries and was airlifted from the scene to North Staffordshire Hospital.

He sadly died in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Police are appealing for witnesses and are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident itself, or who may have seen the motorcyclist before the collision as he travelled along the A51.

Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire police on 101 quoting incident number 767 of 6th July.