Bradley Hardy death: Motorcyclist who died was gentle giant - family

Bradley Hardy

A grieving family has paid tribute to a motorcyclist who died in a crash, saying he was a "gentle giant".

Bradley Hardy, 28, was involved in a collision with a Ford Fiesta in Wath-upon-Dearne, South Yorkshire, on 9 January.

Mr Hardy was taken to hospital where he died a short time later.

His family said in a statement: "Bradley was loved by so many there are no words to describe the pain we are going through."

They added:"We are truly heartbroken and life will never be the same without our happy, loving, caring, polite son, grandson, brother and uncle.

"Fly high our gentle giant until we meet again."

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Mr Hardy's funeral is to be held at St Thomas' Church in Kilnhurt, at 13:30 GMT on Friday, the family said.

The 18-year-old male car driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and has since been released under investigation, said South Yorkshire Police.