A 38-YEAR-OLD cyclist received head and face injuries when he fell off his bike.

The man was travelling west along the footpath adjacent to the eastbound carriageway of Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, on Sunday, at 9.30pm. Police believe he lost control.

He is in a stable condition in The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.

Witnesses are asked to call PC Jason Morris on 01642-301552.