Fatboy Slim has backed plans for a new skate park for youngsters near his home.

The Hove-based DJ, real name Norman Cook, handed over a cheque for more than £12,000 to Skateexpectations, the organisation trying to build the facility at Hove Lagoon.

He wanted to help out because he would love his three-year-old son Woody to enjoy the park when he is older.

Norman said: "This is very close to my heart because we all spend so much time down at the lagoon in the summer."

The money will pay for a "quarter pipe" at the skate park, which will have a plaque saying it was paid for by Fatboy Slim.

Graham Deane, project manager of Skateexpectations, said: "It's great Norman could get involved and he's being very generous."

Planning permission was given for the park in December but work cannot start until Skateexpectations raises another £100,000.

Anyone interested in contributing can find out more at the web site www.skateexpectations.com