A Norfolk councillor is among 59 injured and sick, serving and ex-service personnel to be selected to represent Team UK at the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany.

The games were first held in London in 2014, founded by Prince Harry.

Well-known around Norwich for representing Old Catton and Sprowston West, Richard Potter served in the armed forces for 11 years, finishing his service in the rank of captain as a contracts officer in the Royal Logistics Corps at Horse Guards Parade before being medically discharged.

Norwich Evening News: Richard's Team UK kit on display at the Old Naval College in Greenwich - Picture: Richard PotterRichard's Team UK kit on display at the Old Naval College in Greenwich - Picture: Richard Potter (Image: Richard Potter)

He had his leg amputated in 2018 following an injury in service two years prior.

Richard, 38, and 58 others will travel to Düsseldorf in September for the games, with Richard representing Team UK in track and field events, as well as volleyball, table tennis and indoor rowing.

Norwich Evening News: Richard Potter, second front left, with Team UK teammates heading to Düsseldorf for the Invictus Games this September - Picture: RBLRichard Potter, second front left, with Team UK teammates heading to Düsseldorf for the Invictus Games this September - Picture: RBL (Image: RBL)

Team UK’s attendance at the 2023 games - and Vancouver and Whistler in 2025 - is funded by the Royal British Legion (RBL).

"My amputation was the best thing that could have happened to me," he said.

"When my leg came off it was like a switch flicked in my head and I was happy again.

"It got me back to being normal Rich."

Norwich Evening News: Richard Potter of Old Catton with wife Ellie and son Theo - Picture: Richard PotterRichard Potter of Old Catton with wife Ellie and son Theo - Picture: Richard Potter (Image: Richard Potter)

Following his dismissal, he and wife of 11 years Ellie moved to Sprowston and now live in Old Catton.

Now a stay-at-home dad to Theo, who he and Ellie adopted last year, Richard likened the shared experience of his Invictus comrades to "being in a weird club you don't want to be in, but realise how amazing it is".

Norwich Evening News: Richard Potter training for the Invictus Games with son Theo, two-and-a-half - Picture: Richard PotterRichard Potter training for the Invictus Games with son Theo, two-and-a-half - Picture: Richard Potter (Image: Richard Potter)

He thanked the staff at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, and the RBL for his selection "enabling me to continue on my recovery journey".

Hoping to bring back a medal, he added: "I’d like to say a huge thanks to the community for making my family so welcome and I can’t wait to do them all proud."