Injured King's Lynn speedway rider Lewis Kerr now out of induced coma, wife confirms

King's Lynn Stars speedway rider Lewis Kerr is now out of an induced coma, his wife has confirmed.

The 25-year-old from Norfolk was riding for the Newcastle Diamonds at a meeting in Peterborough when he was involved in a serious crash.

He suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where doctors put him into a coma.

His wife Jessie has now revealed that he is breathing unaided, but is still in critical care.

Meanwhile, a fund which has been set up to support Lewis and his family has already raised over £5,000.