FRIENDS of a motorcyclist killed when he crashed in remote countryside have boosted a rescue helicopter appeal by £1,225.

Family and friends of accident victim Michael Spencer, from Astley Moss, near Leigh, presented a cheque to the air ambulance fund at North Wales ambulance headquarters in St Asaph.

Engineer Michael, 27, died in July when he crashed through a fence while out riding with friends on a remote stretch of road on the outskirts of the Snowdonia National Park. Among the rescuers who went to his aid was a paramedic in a police helicopter.

After the presentation Michael's mum, Anne, said: "It was good to meet the people who tried to save Michael. It is marvellous what they do. The paramedics volunteer at the weekend to go out with the police helicopter."

A rescue helicopter costs £1 million and now the Spencers and Michael's family aim to continue fund-raising to help provide air ambulances covering Wales.