Jersey customs officer Kieran La Bail killed in motorsport accident

Kieran Le Bail was taken to hospital but died from his injuries, police say

A 23-year-old motorcyclist has died after an accident at a motorsports event in Jersey, police have said.

States of Jersey Police said rider Kieran Le Bail was taken to hospital after the incident on Saturday but died from his injuries.

The accident happened on the Five Mile Road in St Brelade during Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car Club's sprint.

Officers said they were "compiling a report in consultation with the deputy viscount".

Floral tributes have been left at the site of the accident in St Ouen

Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS), where Mr Le Bail worked as an officer, said they were "heartbroken" by the news.

Mark Cockerham, head of JCIS, said: "Kieran was a highly respected and much-loved colleague and friend to all at Jersey Customs and Immigration and we will miss him enormously.

"I extend my sincere sympathies to all those impacted by this devastating loss of such a young, capable and dedicated officer. Our thoughts and deepest condolences in particular go out to his family and friends."

The Jersey Motor Cycle & Light Car Club said it was "saddened and shocked" by the "tragic incident".

"On behalf of everyone connected with the club, we would like to offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, fiancée and many friends of Kieran," it said.

An array of floral tributes have been placed at the crash site, and Ports of Jersey and HMP La Moye, Jersey's Prison, confirmed they would fly their flags at half-mast until the funeral.

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