A MAN who died at a scooter rally in Holton Heath has been formally named as David Coxon.

The 36-year-old from Torquay died during the three-day event at Sandford Holiday Park, Organford Road, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A Dorset Police spokesman confirmed that Mr Coxon was formally identified yesterday.

The force was called to the scene at 2.20am on Saturday following reports of a serious assault.

Officers found Mr Coxon seriously injured, and he died at the scene.

Detective Inspector Mark Samuel, of Dorset Police, said: “Detectives continue to work on this investigation and I would appeal to any witnesses at Sandford Holiday Park, who are yet to speak with police, to contact us urgently.

“It is also important to stress – as is typical in such circumstances – that it would be entirely inappropriate for Dorset Police to comment further ahead of the trial. It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course.”

On Sunday Jason James, 41, of Torquay, was charged with manslaughter. He appeared before Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court yesterday and will next appear at Winchester Crown Court tomorrow.

Witnesses and anyone with information should call Dorset Police in confidence on 101 quoting incident number 5:40. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where mobile phone tariffs may apply.