A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Lewisham.

Emergency services were called just after 7.20am yesterday to reports of a motorcyclist crashed in to a traffic island in Blackheath Hill.

London Ambulance Service attended and resuscitated the rider who was suffering a cardiac arrest and he was taken to a south London hospital.

The rider, aged in his thirties, died at 1.25pm yesterday afternoon.

His next of kin have been informed.

No arrests have been made.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit in Catford on 020 8285 1574.

To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org