A RADCLIFFE man riding a Vespa scooter suffered serious leg injuries in an accident with a car in Bury.

The 37-year-old needed surgery after the incident in Bolton Road, near to the junction with Glenboro Avenue, at 9.40am yesterday. The 32-year-old motorist from Bury was unhurt.

Today, the motorcyclist remained at Fairfield General Hospital.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Bury Police traffic unit on 0161 856 8073.