Tributes are being paid to Isle of Man biker, Dan Kneen

By Hannah Spratt

Tributes have been paid to Isle of Man biker, Dan Keen who's been killed in a crash at the TT.

The 30-year-old had been riding for Northern Ireland's Tyco BMW.

The team say they've been left "numb" and their thoughts are "with Dan's family and friends".

ACU  Events released a statement:

Dan Kneen, 30, from Onchan in the Isle of Man died this evening following injuries sustained during the Superbike qualifying session on the Isle of Man.

Dan had an accident at Churchtown on the first lap of the session and died at the scene of the incident.

Dan made his mountain course debut at the Manx Grand Prix in 2008 and won an unprecedented three races – the Junior, the Newcomers C and the Ultra Lightweight MGP Races.

He achieved his first TT podium in last year’s Superstock Race, finishing third in the Superstock TT Race.

He has a fastest official lap of 130.347mph which he set in last year’s Superstock Race and recorded a lap of 132.258mph (17:06.994) in last night’s Superbike qualifying session.

ACU Events Ltd wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Dan's partner Leanne, his family and his many friends in the road racing community and beyond.

All of us involved with the International North West 200 are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Manx Rider Dan Kneen during practice at the Isle of Man TT tonight.Our thoughts are with his partner Leanne, his family, team and friends. pic.twitter.com/UjgVHh3yff

— North West 200 (@northwest200) May 30, 2018