Workington Comets reserve Mason Campton is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking his wrist while practising.

Campton crashed and injured himself while getting some laps in with his Comets team-mate Ty Proctor at Leicester on Sunday.

An examination and X-ray later revealed that his wrist was broken in four places.

The Australian rider is due to see a consultant in Sheffield later this week to find out more information.

Club owner Laura Morgan said: "I spoke to Mason and he is totally dismayed at what has happened and a little shocked I think.

"He said that currently he is not in so much pain so let's hope it stays that way for him.

"The Comets management will get their heads together now and decide where we go for next weekend, then I guess what comes out of his appointment at Sheffield will influence where we go from there.

"As has just been said on one of the social media sites, this is indeed a cruel blow for Mason and the team."

Club asset Campton has had to deal with setback after setback during his Comets career, with visa issues and injuries hampering his progress, and this latest issue is a particularly cruel blow as he shone in the Cumberland Open last month.

Workington are due to be in Championship Shield action at Edinburgh on Friday before hosting the Monarchs the following day.