Tributes to 'dearly loved' father after fatal crash

Mark Randle looking at the camera. He is in front of a window showing a view of a town or city and he wears a white shirt and has a short goatee beard and wears glasses with a shaved headImage source, Family
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Mark Randle, 59, died in a motorbike crash near Tamworth, police said

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A family have paid tribute to a “dearly loved” man who died in a motorbike crash.

Mark Randle, 59, from Leicestershire, died when his orange KTM motorbike crashed on the B5493 Ashby Road near Tamworth, Staffordshire, at about 07:45 BST on 28 July.

His bike was the only vehicle involved and officers were making inquiries into what happened, Staffordshire Police said.

Mr Randle's family described him as a “kind” and “generous” man who was liked by all who knew him.

“Mark’s life was tragically cut short. He was a dearly loved partner, father and brother,” they said.

Police said they were keen to speak to anyone who might have any information or footage to help officers with their investigation.

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