An ice hockey player has spoken out for the first time about his sexuality to mark the sport's first Pride weekend.

Manchester Storm's Zach Sullivan, 25, is believed to be the first professional ice hockey player to come out as bisexual. He hopes his decision "will give other hockey players around the country the same confidence to do the same".

A club spokesperson described the defenceman as "a role model for so many people, young and old".

In his statement on Twitter, Mr Sullivan, from Redhill, Surrey, said he had "battled with mental health problems" but made the decision to go public "with the support, understanding and acceptance" of his family, friends and teammates. Read more via BBC