Grandad Martin Skinner killed in New Year's Day crash

Martin Skinner's family called him 'kind and caring'

A "rocker at heart" who doted on his family was killed in a crash on New Year's Day, police have said.

Cyclist Martin Skinner, 61, from Newport, was pronounced dead at the city's Caerleon Road at about 16.20 GMT.

An 83-year-old man from the same area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He has since been released under investigation.

Mr Skinner's family described him as "kind and caring with a good sense of humour".

They said in a statement: "He loved and doted on Ruth, his wife of 28 years - the pair having moved to Newport from Brighton 12 years ago to be closer to their family and grandchildren.

A "rocker at heart", Mr Skinner was also "an animal lover who loved his dogs and Rio, his parrotlet".

"He enjoyed socialising and will be sadly missed by all his friends and family," added his family, who are being supported by specialist officers.

South Wales Police are asking for any motorists with dashcam footage who might have been on Caerleon Road between 16:00 and 16:20 on 1 January to contact them.