A biker is fighting for his life in hospital after he came off his motorbike in a crash in Shooters Hill.

Police found the man, who had fallen off his motorbike in Shooters Hill Road, at the junction with Farjeon Road, at around 10.30am on Sunday morning (January 17).

The rider was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries and remains there in a critical condition.

Police closed the road for several hours to investigate the crash.

A Met Police spokesman said: “At this stage it is believed there were no other vehicles involved.

“Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”

Police have not yet released further details about the motorcyclist.