A man was taken to hospital after falling off his motorcycle in Ruislip.

Nearby residents spotted the London Air Ambulance arrive and land on a school playing field after the incident took place on Eastcote Road.

Police were called today (Monday October 5) at 17:41pm to reports of a road traffic collision.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "A male came off his bike and it is not believed to be in collision with any other vehicle.

"When he fell, his injuries looked really bad but when police turned up the injuries weren't serious at all."

London Ambulance Service also attended the scene.

The man is now in a stable condition in hospital.