Tributes to grandad killed in Burnley electric motorbike crash

Bart O'Hare's family said he was kind and lovable in an emotional tribute

Tributes have been paid to a man in his 80s who has died after he was knocked down by an electric motorbike.

Bart O'Hare, 86, was taken to hospital in critical condition following a collision on Accrington Road, Burnley, on 22 March but later died.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

The man was released pending further inquiries, Lancashire Police said.

Mr O'Hare's family said: "Bart was such a kind and loveable dad, brother and grandad who has been taken away from family and friends in such a tragic manner.

"As a family we would like to thank all the emergency services involved for all their work.

"Bart you will be missed by so many, may you now rest in peace."

Sgt Paul McCurrie, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "We are committed to carrying out an extensive investigation."

Police want to find a similar electric motorbike to this

He said officers were still looking for a Sur-ron electric motorbike which did not remain at the scene.

Sgt McCurrie said police were particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured Sur-ron bike either being ridden or stored.