Burnham man quizzed on bike film

Footage of a motorcyclist speeding through the quiet resort was posted on video sharing site YouTube but has now been removed from the web.

In the home movie a camera is positioned behind the handlebars, giving anyone watching it a clear view of the bike's Burnham route and the speedometer.

At one point the rider appears to reach speeds of 100mph on his motorbike - the three-figure number visible on a digital display on the dash.

Avon and Somerset Police's Burnham sector deputy commander inspector Roger Tolley told the Weekly News how the force had been alerted.

"An incident was brought to the attention of police recently that apparently an internet service provider was displaying a case of driving that appeared to contain an example of excess speed," he said.

"Any resulting action is not something I can comment on.

"We are committed to ensuring the safety of road users in Burnham and alleged incidents of this nature are dealt with."

Police are now trying to confirm the identity of the man driving the motorbike and 37-year-old Jeremy Parrott has been interviewed by the force and reported for summons.

In a statement posted on his door by Withy King Solicitors at 1.30pm Friday (February 16), Andrew Campbell confirmed the law firm had been instructed to act by Mr Parrott in respect of allegations made against him.

"We are taking instructions from our client. It appears that misleading information has been supplied to the media and it may be the case that the correct police procedure has not been followed," he said.

"Our client has no comment to make to the media at this stage. We ask that the privacy of our client and his family is respected."

In a later released comment Mr Campbell stressed that Mr Parrott had not been charged with any offence.

"Our client has spoken to the police and he has cooperated fully with their enquiries," he said.

"We are waiting to see what, if any, action is taken by the police."