Tributes have been paid to a "loving and caring" man from Clifton who died after being involved in a collision with a van while out riding his motorcycle.

Lee Bozier-Lown, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene on Cambridge Road, Dunton, at around 9am on Thursday, May 11.

Paying tribute to him, Lee’s family said: "He was loving, caring and supportive, full of fun and a character that was larger than life.

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"He would do anything for anyone and brought people together.

"He will be deeply missed by his family and friends."

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop. but he has been released on police bail, with officers appealing for more information about the collision.

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"This was a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the victim," said Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

"We are appealing for anyone that was travelling along Cambridge Road around the time of the incident, or anyone that witnessed the incident itself to come forward.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone that may have captured any dashcam footage that may support our investigation into the circumstances of this collision."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or report online beds.police.uk/ro/report, quoting Operation Coleman.