Family pays tribute to biker, 75, known as Wobbly

The family of Brian Dean expressed gratitude to police officers and those who contacted them to offer support

The family of a 75-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a crash has been paying tribute to him.

Brian Dean, from Cottenham in Cambridgeshire, died on on Wednesday when an SUV collided with his bike in Fenstanton.

The SUV driver stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving while unfit through drugs.

His family has described Mr Dean as "beloved", while music lovers described him as an inspiration who helped found Cottenham Rock Club.

The crash happened at about 21:45 BST on 18 June at the junction of Hilton Road and Conington Road, between the new and old A14.

Cambridgeshire Police said Mr Dean's yellow Kawasaki motorbike collided with a blue SUV heading towards Hilton.

Paramedics were unable to save him.

The arrested driver was a 27-year-old man from Fenstanton.

The crash happened at the junction of Hilton Road and Conington Road

Det Sgt Craig Wheeler said: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Mr Dean who tragically lost his life in this collision.

"I would like to hear from anyone who either saw the collision or has dashcam footage of it as they could greatly help our investigation."

The family of Mr Dean, who was widely known as Wobbly, said he was "our beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin, dearest friend, tragically taken from our lives".

In a social media tribute, Cottenham Rock Club described him as "a legend" whose bike shows, which featured rock bands, inspired its foundation.

The club said he would often come to their venue where he would be "down the front rocking the air guitar, a pint of ale in hand".