POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a female motorbike pillion passenger was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday evening.

The Honda was being ridden along the A343 towards Enham Alamein at 6.50pm when the 45-year-old rider apparently lost control of the machine and it struck a signpost near the junction with Icknield Way. The rider received grazing and a stiff back in the accident but the 32-year-old female pillion passenger received serious head injuries and was taken to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, where her condition was described as stable.

Witnesses should contact Pc Steve Ladhams at Whit-church traffic department on 0845 045 4545.