A 60-YEAR-OLD moped rider was taken to hospital today after coming off his bike in Ipswich.

A 60-YEAR-OLD moped rider was taken to hospital today after coming off his bike in Ipswich.

The rider is believed to have skidded off his moped at the junction of Belstead Road and Luther Road shortly after noon.

He was taken to Ipswich Hospital by ambulance with facial injuries.