Police have named a motorcyclist who died in a crash with a car in Rye.

Stephen John Tree, 21, of Oliver Close, Hastings, died at the scene of the smash between his 600cc Yamaha and a Ford Escort in Camber Road at 6.45pm on Sunday.

The Ford, driven by a 38-year-old man from Croydon, was involved in a further collision with a Rover saloon.

The driver of the Escort was treated for shock. The Rover driver was unhurt.

Witnesses are asked to contact Bexhill traffic police on 0845 6070999, extension 64305.