Police name 18-year-old biker killed in crash near Wick

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Luc Trainer, 18, was from Newton in Wick

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Police have named a biker killed in a crash near Watten Cemetery in Cathness last month.

Luc Trainer, 18, from the Newton area of Wick, was killed on the B874 on 30 April.

His relatives have been made aware and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.

An 18-year-old man was arrested following the crash and has been released pending further inquiries.

The incident - which involved a grey Yamaha motorcycle and a red Renault Clio - took place on the B874 near Watten Cemetery at about 22:25.

Police Scotland have asked for anyone with any information to contact them, external.

Sgt Calum MacAulay of the road policing unit in Dingwall said: "We are supporting Luc's family at this very difficult time. They are very much in our thoughts."