Mountain bike accidents lead to countryside appeal

People are being urged not to take 'unnecessary risks' outdoors, following three separate accidents in recent weeks.

The countryside appeal comes after three cyclists have now required hospital treatment.

Emergency Services have been called to carry out rescue in difficult locations - including coastal paths and plantations.

All of the incidents required a multi-agency response - one even needed the coastguard helicopter.

Chief Fire Officer Kevin Groom is 'asking people to take extra care and not place extra demands on the emergency services and healthcare systems that are stretched to the limit.’