Police confirm death of 81-year-old motorcyclist following weekend crash

Norman Jackson, from the Castlereagh area of east Belfast, was injured in a collision on the Newcastle Road in Seaforde on Sunday. His red Honda CBX 500X motorcycle was in collision with a black Volvo XC60 car at approximately 1.15pm on Sunday.

A police spokesperson said a full investigation is under way and issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward.

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