TWO youngsters have been crowned champions in a national scooting competition.

Leo Grant, eight, from Abbots Hall School, in Abbotts Drive, and Oliver Spooner, 13, from Gable Hall School, in Southend Road, have been named UK champions in their groups.

Leo competed in the undereight category, while Oliver won in the Novice Open.

The UK championship for stunt scooters was held at the Rampworx skatepark, in Liverpool.