Ireland's Derek Brien has died in a crash at Gorse Lea in today's Supersport TT.

The 34-year-old, from County Meath, was an experienced road racer who first competed on the Isle of Man in the Manx Grand Prix in 2007 and competed in the TT Races in 2009 and 2010. He had a highest TT place of 13th in the 2010 Supersport 1 race.

Mr Brien leaves partner Sarah. bikesportnews.com extends its deepest sympathies at this difficult time