hundreds raised for Jersey man whose vintage bike changed into destroyed

lots of kilos have been raised to help repair a antique motorbike that was stolen, burnt and thrown into the sea in Jersey.

The 1977 brown Honda mannequin belonged to Elliot Coll, who had handiest purchased it 4 days previous.

He mentioned: "every single piece of plastic and rubber is gone, and the place it be no longer burnt, it's coated in seawater and rust already. each nut and bolt will deserve to get replaced."

Elliot's bike earlier than it became destroyed. credit score: ITV Channel tv

He spoke of the bike become taken from his house, before being set fireplace to and thrown into the sea over the weekend (12 February).

due to the fact that positing a video of the harm on his YouTube channel, Elliot has been inundated with supportive messages from all over the place the area.

an internet crowdfunding web page has raised more than £2,000 in below a day.

Dave Dingle, a mechanic who has offered to repair the engine at no cost, mentioned: "I just are looking to see the bike returned on the highway and a smile on his face. Having bikes myself, if it happened to me, i'd feel the equal way as him."

Jersey mechanic Dave Dingle has agreed to repair the bike's engine completely free of can charge. credit score: ITV Channel tv

Elliot is not certain no matter if his assurance business may be able to pay adequate for the bike to be restored to its former glory.

He brought: "The love and assist has been truly humbling. it's insane to think that so plenty funds has been raised in a be counted of a few hours. The support shown has absolutely dwarfed the act of hatred that was proven."

He has stated what came about to the police who're attractive for witnesses to call 01534 612612.