A COLLISION involving a motorcycle carrying a child as a passenger is being investigated by South Wales Police.

The incident occurred in Barry Road, Penarth, yesterday, at around 6.30pm, involved a motorcycle which was carrying a child as a pillion passenger.

It took place a few hundred metres from the Barons Court public house.

A 51-year-old man and a 13-year-old child were taken to hospital for treatment.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage of the incident, is asked to contact South Wales Police's Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting incident number 1900059780.