THE victim of a road crash remains in critical condition in hospital.

City man Darren Parkinson was knocked off the stolen motorbike he was riding in Carnforth Drive in Brickfields, Worcester on Sunday afternoon.

It is alleged he was deliberately driven into by Marc Price, aged 23, of Tolladine Road - he is currently on remand charged with committing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempting to cause GBH to another man.

Price will appear at Worcester Crown Court on Monday, May 9.

Mr Parkinson was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital after the smash and later transferred to Coventry’s Walsgrave Hospital where he remains.

Another man riding pillion on the motorbike was unhurt.