Police have named the biker who died in a TT week collision on the Sloc Road in Rushen.

Joshua Keith Thornton, 23, of Baildon in West Yorkshire, died at the scene of the accident involving three motorbikes on Thursday morning.

The other two riders involved, who both live off-island, were taken to Noble’s Hospital shortly after the collision.

One was flown to the UK with serious injuries.

Mr Thornton’s relatives, who are being supported by specially trained officers, said that Joshua will be deeply missed by all his family and friends - in particular his sisters Gemma and Nicole, brother Lee, two cousins William and Benjamin and his girlfriend Mary who he lived with.

Inspector Neil Craig said: ’We are aware that there have been various news articles about Mr Thornton’s death in the UK media.

’One of these unauthorised newspaper stories is known to have contained inaccurate information, which has in turn caused further distress to Mr Thornton’s grieving family and friends.

’I would therefore respectfully request that no further speculation be entered into as to the circumstances of Mr Thornton’s death until such time as our investigations are fully complete and a report has been provided to the Coroner of Inquests.’

Inquiries have been ongoing since the incident but Inspector Craig said officers would still like to speak to anyone who may have been at or near the location at the time of the collision, who have not yet made contact with police.

If you can help you should contact Constable Steffan Hoy from the roads policing unit on 631212.