Kirkstall Road crash: Cyclist named as John Harkins

John Harkins was described by his family as a "gentle giant"

A cyclist killed when a car crashed into shops in Leeds has been named by police.

John Harkins, 33, from the Kirkstall area of Leeds, died at the scene on Monday. His family said his death was a "devastating loss".

A VW Golf crashed into a parade of shops on Kirkstall Road at about 23:30 GMT damaging two premises.

The driver, a 22-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

West Yorkshire Police said two men in another vehicle, aged 23 and 36, from Leeds, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They have since been released on police bail.

Mr Harkins' family described him in a statement as a "gentle giant".

Mr Harkins died at the scene after a car crashed into a parade of shops

The statement said: "He excelled in everything he set his mind to, from education, to sport, to being the most fabulous son, brother and uncle a family could wish for.

"The outpouring of love and respect for him from his family, school friends, his cheerleading family and work colleagues from across the globe, has provided a ray of light and showed the true scale of his kind and caring nature."