Injured cycle racer Ben Swift is returning home

CYCLE racer Ben Swift is due to return home tomorrow after his crash in Tenerife.

The 31-year-old Team Sky rider ruptured his spleen in the training ride accident on February 20 and was placed in intensive care.

Ben was discharged from hospital today and Tweeted that his final scans "had all come back good."

The Rotherham racer added: "I will be on my way home tomorrow. Got to take my time but already excited to get back at it. Thank you everyone for the concern and well wishes."