A CYCLIST is in a critical condition in hospital after his bike crashed with an unknown vehicle in Lydiate Ash.

The man, said to be in his 40s, was riding down Alvechurch Highway on Sunday, April 24 at around 7.30am when the crash took place.

He sustained serious injuries and is currently in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Police are now appealing for witnesses who saw the collision, or any vehicles acting suspiciously around the time of the crash.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 567s.