Bike ace Jones dies after fall

BRITISH motorbike racer Craig Jones has died following his accident in yesterday's British round of the World Supersport Championship.

The 23-year-old from Northwich, Cheshire, fell as he challenged for the lead in the race at Brands Hatch and was hit by a following rider.

The race was immediately stopped and Jones received medical attention at the circuit before being air-lifted to the Royal London Hospital for further treatment. However, he died in the early hours of this morning.

Jones' team manager at Parkalgar Honda, Simon Buckmaster, said: "It is with great sadness that we learned Craig passed away in the early hours.

"The team's thoughts are with Craig's family and friends at this very difficult time. His family pass on their thanks to all well-wishers."