Motorcyclist dies and passenger injured in crash

A motorcyclist died and his passenger suffered serious injuries in a crash in Leicestershire.

Police said a red Honda CB1000 left Walcote Road in South Kilworth at about 15:00 BST on Monday.

The rider - a man in his 60s - died at the scene and the pillion passenger was taken to hospital.

Officers have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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