Police investigating the death of a south Devon man at a scooter rally in Dorset have charged another man with manslaughter.
The man, who has been named locally as 36-year-old David 'Chewie' Coxon and is believed to be from Torquay, was pronounced dead at the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning at Sandford Holiday Park in Holton Heath, Dorset.
An investigation was subsequently launched by Dorset Police's Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) and on Sunday night, 41-year-old Jason James of Torquay, has been charged with manslaughter.
He will appear before Bournemouth Magistrates' Court on Monday, March 7.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Mark Samuel, of Dorset Police's MCIT, said: "Following a fast-moving and thorough investigation, we have consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service who authorised the charge of manslaughter.
"Family liaison officers have updated the victim's family with this development and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
"Detectives continue to work on this investigation and I would appeal to any witnesses at Sandford Holiday Park, who are yet to speak with police, to contact us urgently.
"It is also important to stress – as is typical in such circumstances – that it would be entirely inappropriate for Dorset Police to comment further ahead of the trial. It is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course."
Next of kin have been notified and HM Coroner has been made aware, although formal identification has yet to take place.
Tributes have been paid to David Coxon, described by friends as a larger-than-life character who will be missed by everyone.
Sandford Holiday Park was playing host to a scooter rally over the weekend for Dorset-based Modrapheniacs, which drew in a crowd of up to 700 people, and David, a member of the Devon-based Cyder Commando Scooter Club, was at the Holiday Park for the scooter rally.
Spud Strudwick from the club paid tribute to David, saying that he was a larger-than-life character who will be missed by everyone.
Spud said: "We miss him dearly and love him loads. It is very sad news for us and for everyone for knew him. He will be sadly missed by everyone.
"He was a larger- than-life character and he meant a lot to those who met him. He was a great and a tremendous bloke and his passing is a sad loss."
Other tributes have poured in for David, described a "lovely guy" and a "big, friendly giant" in emotional tributes.
One friend, Tony Wright, said: "Some family you're born into, some you pick to be a part of. You will be sadly missed my brother."
Another, Darren Latimer, wrote on Facebook: "Very sad day today. Lost a true Cyder Commandos SC legend today.
"A big friendly giant. Love you mate every day. Miss you mate. RIP Dave Chewie Coxon. Ride with the gods.
Lisa Paris added: "So sad. Such a gentle giant. Condolences to all of Dave's family and friends."
Parkdean Holidays, which own the resort, boast 24 award-winning holiday parks spanning across the south west of England, South Wales, Norfolk and Scotland.
Sandford offers activities such as crazy golf and go-karting for youngsters, as well as evening entertainment shows, swimming pools, bowling and an amusement arcade.
A spokesman for Sandford Holiday Park said: "There has been a serious incident overnight and we are helping the police with their investigations.
"Our thoughts are very much with the family at this time."
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