A speedway rider remains at a hospital in Oxford after a horror crash left him needing surgery.

Oxford Charger’s grand final win on Tuesday (October 31) night was marred by the crash involving visiting rider Max Perry of the Leicester Lion Cubs.

He was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital from the Oxford Stadium in an ambulance and suffered multiple injuries including a broken ankle and wrist.

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Perry underwent surgery on his ankle on Wednesday (November 1) afternoon and was expected to undergo an operation on his wrist.

However, it has since been decided that wrist surgery is not necessary, and it has been put back in place under general anaesthetic.

A further MRI scan for the arteries in his neck came back clear, and there were no issues being caused by his bruised lungs, Leicester Lion Cubs confirmed.

It is hoped he will be released from hospital on Saturday (November 4).

Oxford promotor Jamie Courtney said: “I’m a bit gutted that the meeting ended like that.

“It was such a pity to see Max Perry depart in the ambulance, and while he was receiving full care and attention from our excellent medical team, the rain came in and then got heavier and that was that. Otherwise, we would have got all 15 races in.

“The accident was just that. Max was going for it on the first bend and you can never knock a rider for trying, especially when silverware is on the line.

“I send my best wishes to him from both myself and behalf of the club, and I wish Max a speedy recovery.”

A spokesperson for the Leicester Lion Cubs said: “Max’s family have thanked everyone for their kind messages and support at such a difficult time.

“We hope he is able to return home this weekend as planned to continue his recovery.”