Police have appealed for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Maida Vale .

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital following the collision in Great Western Road, at the junction with Hormead Road, on Tuesday (April 12).

Police said on Wednesday (April 13) morning that the man remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

They said officers had been called to the collision, involving a black Mercedes which failed to stop at the scene, at 5pm.

Anyone with information is asked to call Roads and Transport Policing Command on 020 8543 5157, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police are also continuing to appeal for help to find a missing pensioner from Maida Vale , who has dementia and left home without any money or his Oyster card.