A 56-year-old motorcyclist was killed yesterday when he collided with a van in Penge.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision which happened at around 1.10pm on November 21.

The male biker was hit by a VW Transporter in Croydon Road near the junction with Thornsett Road.

Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service rushed the victim to a south London hospital where he died from his injuries a short time later.

Next of kin have been informed, a police spokesman confirmed.

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London's air ambulance landing in nearby Betts Park. Picture by Kent 999s/Twitter.

The van driver stopped at the scene but no arrests have yet been made and enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or the events leading up to the collision, is asked to contact police on 020 8285 1574.

Do you want to pay tribute? Call 07787 273803 or email jessica.bell@london.newsquest.co.uk.