A HELENSBURGH motorcyclist has been killed while competing in a race at the Isle of Man TT event.

Adam Lyon, 26, from Kilcreggan, died following an accident in the Supersport 1 race on Monday.

The accident occurred at Casey’s, just after the 28th mile of the course, on the third lap of the race.

Organisers ACU Events Ltd said in a statement: "Adam was a newcomer to the TT this year. He qualified in 24th place for today’s race with a fastest lap of 122.261mph which he improved to 122.636mph on the opening lap of today’s race.

"His fastest lap of the TT course – 123.443 - was in Friday’s Superbike qualifying session.

"Adam lapped at 122.499 as a newcomer at the Ulster Grand Prix in 2017, finishing 11thin the second Supersport race. He finished sixth in the 2010 Pirelli National Superstock 600 Championship with podiums at Croft and Silverstone.

"ACU Events Ltd wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Adam’s family and friends."