Police are appealing for footage after a motocross rider tragically died at an event in Dorset.

He died at a motocross event at Higher Ashton Farm off Goulds Hill, Martinstown near Dorchester.

The incident was reported around 10.43am on Saturday, April 6 when a rider at the event was found unresponsive. The incident did not take place during a race.

Police and ambulance service attended the scene but sadly the 54-year-old-man from Axminster was pronounced dead on the scene. His next of kin has been informed and the coroner was notified.

The incident is not currently being treated as suspicious, but officers are looking into the circumstances.

Police Sergeant Chris Brolan, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who tragically died.

“We are trying to establish what exactly happened. The event took place on farmland and was not a race.

“It is believed that over 60 people took part, and we are hoping that someone may have recorded footage that could assist us with our investigation. I would urge anyone who used a helmet camera or any other device to please check if they have caught anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 6:166.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.