Marc Almond fights for his for life

Soft Cell singer Marc Almond is said to be fighting for his life after a motorbike crash in central London.

The pop star suffered severe head injuries after being thrown off the back of the bike when it collided with a car.

Almond, who was riding pillion on the Suzuki, landed on the road along with the motorcyclist who was seriously hurt.

The 45-year-old underwent surgery at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.

Witnesses reported hearing "an almighty bang" when the bike hit a Vauxhall car at a junction near Cannon Street station.

Police are investigating. A spokesman said: "There were quite a lot of people about at the time so we should have lots of witnesses."

Soft Cell had a No1 in 1981 with Tainted Love. Two weeks ago the band were forced to call off a tour after Almond suffered a hernia problem.
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