Five-time Paralympian Ian Rose has been dealt a cruel injury blow after suffering a torn ACL which has ruled him out of the VI European Championships next month and the next six-nine months of competition.

The injury involves the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee and further tests will reveal whether the long-time standout will need surgery.

Paralympic Performance Coach Jean-Paul Bell said: “Ian was training and took a knock and it looked fairly innocuous. It’s very disappointing for Ian, he’s a fantastic competitor, we’ll work with him to help his recovery and wish him well.”