A MOTORCYCLIST killed on the A174, just north of Hinderwell, near Whitby last Wednesday has been named as Christopher Benn, aged 51, of Middle Street North, Driffield.

The inquest into his death opened and adjourned on Monday morning.

Three male scooter riders arrested in connection with the investigation - two 17-year-olds from Saltburn and a 23-year-old from Beverley, East Yorkshire - remain on police bail while enquiries continue.

The collision involved three scooters travelling north from Hinderwell to Staithes and the Yamaha motorcycle ridden by Mr Benn travelling in the opposite direction towards Whitby.

Witnesses to the collision or anyone who noticed the manner of driving of any of the vehicles prior to the collision, are asked to contact Traffic Sergeant Pete Wood of the Scarborough Road Policing Group on 0845 6060247. Please quote the reference number 12090187187.