Tribute to 'cherished' man who died in crash

Ashley Aldridge died in a two-car crash on 27 June

A man who died in a two-car crash in Leicestershire was "cherished by everyone who knew him", his family have said.

Ashley Aldridge, 37, from Syston in Leicestershire, was the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa that was involved in a crash with an orange BMW convertible on the A607, near Frisby on the Wreake, on 27 June.

A teenage girl was who travelling in the Corsa was taken to hospital and has since been discharged, said Leicestershire Police.

Two men, aged 33 and 25, who were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous and driving while under the influence of alcohol, have been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

In a tribute released on Friday, Mr Aldridge's family said: "We are heartbroken and devastated, and the grief will linger for the rest of our lives.

"His two children are left without a father who they loved so very much and their world has been shattered, but we are a strong family unit, and we will support each other through this difficult time."

Police said the investigation into the crash was ongoing and urged anyone with any information to make contact.