A bike was on the road next to the manWells Road at junction with St Johns Lane (right).Wells Road at junction with St Johns Lane (right).(Image: Google Maps)

A man is in a critical condition after being discovered on the road with a bike next to him.

The man was found on Wells Road, Totterdown, at the junction with St Johns Lane at approximately 5.45am this morning (Friday, September 26).

The man was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition.

His next of kin is aware.

When the man was discovered, a bike was on the road next to him.

Avon and Somerset Police said it is unclear how the man suffered his injuries.

It is unknown if any other person or vehicle was involved at this current time, but CCTV enquiries have been carried out.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses after an injured man was found in Bristol today (Friday 26 September).

The man was found in Wells Road, Totterdown, at the junction with St Johns Lane, at approximately 5.45am, with a bike in the road next to him.

“He was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition.

“The man’s next of kin is aware.

“CCTV enquiries have been carried out today but it remains unclear at the moment how the man has sustained his injuries, including whether any other person or vehicle was involved.

We are therefore asking anyone who may have seen what happened, or has relevant dashcam footage, to please contact us on 101 and quoting reference number 5225270670.”