Tributes paid after superbike rider dies in race

Tributes have been paid to a superbike rider who died after coming off his bike in a championship race.

The 63-year-old, understood to be Frank Dignan, of Haddington, East Lothian, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday in nearby East Fortune.

Mr Dignan’s club, the Melville Motor Club, said: “Frankie had raced at East Fortune since 1974 and will be terribly missed.

“The Melville Club sends its sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

Officers said inquiries were continuing.