THREE people who died in a motorbike crash in the Scottish Borders have been named by Police Scotland. 

37-year-old Jason Gibbon from Northumberland was riding his Suzuki GSXR between Bonchester Bridge and Carter Bar when he was involved in a fatal crash with a Kawasaki ZX1400 motorbike on July 28. 

The 29-year-old Kawasaki rider, Andrew Lartey, and 23-year-old pillion passenger, Georgia Tate, both from Newcastle, also died.

Andrew and Georgia's families have released the following joint statement: “We are devastated by the loss of Georgia and Andrew, they will be sorely missed by all who knew them.

"We ask for our privacy to be respected at this difficult time.”

In a tribute, Jason's family said: "We are devastated of the loss of a much-loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and devoted friend to many.

"He will be greatly, sadly missed.

"We are comforted by the messages from many. We would like to ask for privacy to allow the family to grieve at this very difficult time," they said. 

Sergeant Barry Sommerville said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the three people who died.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and we continue to appeal for anyone with information that could help to please get in touch."

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2028 of 28 July, 2024.