Tributes paid to 'family man' after death in crash

Richard Radbourne died at the scene of the crash in Tamworth on Sunday, police said

A motorcyclist who died in a crash with a car in Staffordshire was "lovely" and "very charismatic", his family said.

Richard Radbourne, 47, from Tamworth, died at the scene of the crash on the town's Comberford Road on Sunday evening.

His partner said in a statement he was a protective family man with a passion for motorbikes and his life ended doing what he loved the most.

A 51-year-old man from Tamworth was charged with Mr Radbourne's murder.

“We are devastated to lose Richard at such a young age and in the prime of his life," said his father and stepmother Kevin and Sue Radbourne, in a tribute issued through Staffordshire Police.

“Richard was a lovely man, and a very charismatic person, gave brilliant hugs, was generous with his time and a very hard worker."

His partner Haley Upton said he was a "loving partner and a protective family man to my children" and he would help anyone he could.

“As a family, we are going to miss our caravan holidays, long walks together and his silly dances which always made us laugh," Ms Upton added.

His family thanked the emergency services for their efforts to try and save the 47-year-old following the crash, which involved his Harley Davidson motorbike and a black Audi Q3.

Murat Karakas, from Tamworth, was charged with Mr Radbourne's murder.

The 51-year-old was remanded into custody and was next due to appear at Stafford Crown Court in June.