Police are treating the death of a 21-year-old Bradford man who fell from a stand at York racecourse as a tragic accident.

The incident happened yesterday at about 5.30pm when the man fell from the Knavesmire Stand.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Inspector Charlotte Bloxham, of York Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "Although we do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances and are treating the death as a tragic accident.

"I am appealing to anyone who was in the Knavesmire Stand at the time to contact the police."

A statement released by York Racecourse said: "The thoughts and sympathies of all at York Racecourse go out to family and friends."

Hundreds of punters enjoyed a sunny afternoon at the historic course, where there were seven races on the card.

The tragedy is understood to have happened after the last race had finished.

The dead man was not being named by police until his relatives have been traced.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact York police on 101.