Motorcyclist dies after crashing into a wall in Lancing, West Sussex

Emergency services were called to Barfield Park in Lancing after reports of a motorcycle crashing into a wall at around 8.15pm. Credit: Google streetview

An investigation has been launched following the death of a motorcyclist in Sussex.

Emergency services were called to Barfield Park in Lancing after reports of a motorcycle crashing into a wall at around 8.15pm.

A 49-year-old local man was treated by the ambulance service but was confirmed dead at the scene.

Emergency services were called to Barfield Park on Sunday evening Credit: Google Images

His next of kin have been informed.

An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: "Anyone who witnessed the incident, the events leading up to it or has any relevant video footage is asked to contact police online or via 101, quoting Operation Beeton."

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