Clarke Carlisle awake in hospital

Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle, who was seriously injured in a collision with a lorry, is awake in hospital.

His wife, Gemma Carlisle, thanked supporters on Twitter and confirmed that he is awake.

The 35-year-old former Professional Footballers' Association chairman was seriously injured following the collision on the A64, near York, on December 22 and remains in a Leeds hospital.

North Yorkshire Police launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and appealed for witnesses.

The Metropolitan Police later confirmed that Carlisle was charged with failing to provide a sample on December 20 - days before his serious injuries - and is due to appear in court later this month.