A motorcyclist caught speeding and pulling a "wheelie" at almost 90mph along Hove seafront has been disqualified from driving.

Daniel Botwright was caught on camera overtaking traffic and performing the dangerous manoeuvre on the well-used A259 at Kingsway.

A camera safety team carrying out routine checks witnessed the rider travelling at 87mph - almost three times the 30mph limit.

The incident occurred close to the junction of Braemore Road at 3.41pm on 5 June, and officers described there being a heavy volume of traffic and pedestrians crossing at various points going to and from the beach.

Botwright, 34, of Catherine Vale in Brighton, was subsequently charged with dangerous driving.

He pleaded guilty at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 27 January, where he was disqualified from driving for 18 months.

He also received a 12-month community order, during which time he must carry out 200 hours of unpaid work, and was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.

In police interview, Botwright claimed he had pulled the throttle back on his bike - an Aprilia - to clear a blockage, and in doing so broke the speed limit. He added that it was not his intention to do so.

Edward Preece, of the Sussex Police road safety team, said: "This was an incident of dangerous driving witnessed by the camera safety team during a routine operation in Hove.

"The A259 is a well-used stretch of road frequented by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and Botwright was seen speeding and pulling a wheelie at a time when there plenty of other road users around.

"He was caught travelling at almost three times the speed limit and his actions could have caused devastating consequences.

"Speed limits are in place to ensure the safety of all road users and we would urge all motorists to adhere to them."