POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a young moped rider was seriously injured in a collision near Bude.

On Friday, May 29, emergency services were called to the A3072 near the Red Post area at around 11.55pm. It came after reports of a collision involving a moped.

The moped rider, a 16-year-old male was subsequently taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Officers from the force’s Roads Policing Team are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

“They would like to hear from anyone who has any information that could help with their enquiries.

“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any relevant CCTV or dash-cam footage not already brought to the attention of police, is asked to call 101 or visit our website here quoting log 1174 of 29 May 2026.”