Two young people on a motorbike including a teenager have died after hitting a pedestrian in Ilford.

A 20-year-old man was who was believed to have been riding the bike with a 16-year-old boy as passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police had been called at 5.30pm on Saturday to Woodford Avenue, near the junction with Lord Avenue.

A male pedestrian, whose age is not known, was taken by ambulance to hospital where his condition is serious but not believed to be life-threatening.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should call the serious collision investigation unit at Chadwell Heath on 020 8597 4874. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.