Tribute paid to coach who 'brought joy to so many'

Arran McManus was a "pillar" of Kennington Football Club, his partner said

The partner of a man who died in a crash on the M20 says he was their family's "whole life and more".

Kent Police has named the person killed in the Tuesday morning crash, between Ashford and Maidstone, as 36-year-old Arran McManus.

He was a "pillar" of Kennington Football Club in Kent, where he coached and was part of the executive team, according to his partner Ashleigh Devlin.

She said: "He was the most wonderful dad to our two incredible children, and he was so proud of them both and loved them both so deeply."

Mr McManus was confirmed dead at the scene of the crash, officers previously said.

An air ambulance took the driver of a white Mercedes lorry, who was seriously injured in the three-vehicle crash, to a London hospital, according to police.

Ms Devlin said Mr McManus "brought joy to so many" at the football club and "will be sorely missed by his entire family circle".

"My partner, my soulmate, and best friend was sadly taken too soon from us," she said.