The Manx Motor Cycle Club, organisers of the Manx Grand Prix in the Isle of Man, regret to announce that a competitor in today’s MMCC Newcomers Race sustained fatal injuries.

Thirty-eight-year-old engineer Richard Bartlett from Longfield Hill came off his 600cc Honda near Kerrowmooar.

He was an experienced rider, making his debut in the Manx Grand Prix.

The Manx Motor Cycle Club wishes to express its sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Bartlett.

The Manx Motor Cycle Club are investigating the circumstances into the incident and the Coroner of Inquests has been informed.