Ryman League Premier Division club Heybridge Swifts have signed midfielder Tom Bonner on a month's loan from Rushden & Diamonds.

The 18-year-old has joined the Swifts initially just for a month but with a view to extend the deal until the end of the season.

This is Bonner's third loan spell this season, having already had stints with Nationwide North side Nuneaton Borough and Nationwide South outfit Bedford Town.

Bonner was released by Northampton after the club decided not to renew his contract and the Diamonds subsequently snapped him up on non-contract terms.

After impressing new boss Garry Hill in training, the youngster was rewarded with a contract and has now been allowed to leave on loan in order to gain some first-team experience.