Royal Navy veteran Paul Slater died in Newport M4 crash

Paul Slater died after his Vauxhall Agila, a BMW X4 and a Volkswagen Polo were in collision on the M4

The family of a Royal Navy veteran who died after a three-car crash have described him as a "righteous" man and a "gentle giant".

Paul Slater, 52, was driving a Vauxhall Agila in collision with two other vehicles on the M4 near Newport at 21:00 GMT on Monday, 29 January.

Mr Slater, who worked for the NHS, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 34-year-old Cardiff man was bailed after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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The other vehicles involved were a BMW X4 and a Volkswagen Polo.

In a tribute released by Gwent Police, his family said: "Paul Slater, the gentle giant, was adored by all and a keen lover of Greggs. He was a dedicated father, loving husband and son.

"Seldom have you ever met a more educated and righteous man, he was generous and helped any soul in need," says Paul Slater's family

"Born in Yorkshire, he ended up in Wales after falling in love with Ann his loving wife from Cardiff.

"Paul leaves behind his legacy in his two beautiful daughters Victoria-Rose and Alexandra who he loved dearly and were his entire world.

"Seldom have you ever met a more educated and righteous man, he was generous and helped any soul in need.

"Paul served his country in the Royal Navy for more than 22 years serving across the world before returning home and continuing to help those in need in the NHS.

"As a family we wish to share our appreciation for all the emergency services who tried to help Paul, so we know he was not alone and many thanks to those who continue to help.

"We would like to ask if anyone has any information or dash camera footage to contact the Gwent Police."