Newport: Tribute to Charles Sully, 84, after road death

Charles Sully was hit by a car while walking in Newport

An 84-year-old pedestrian killed in a suspected hit and run was "kind, generous and special," say his family.

Charles Sully, from Newport, died in hospital after being hit by a car on Cardiff Road in the city on at about 16:50 GMT on Thursday, 8 February.

A 44-year-old Newport man arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and drug driving was later released under investigation.

Gwent Police appealed for witnesses or footage of the crash.

His family said he was "the most kind and generous gentleman and a special brother, brother-in-law and uncle to all his family.

"He will be missed greatly by all who knew him."

Police said the crash involved a silver Hyundai i10 car.

Officers appealed for CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, or witnesses who saw the car travelling between Cardiff Road and Gaer Vale in Newport.