Tributes paid to teen after fatal motorbike crash

Tributes have been paid to an 18-year-old who died following a motorbike crash in Brentwood.

Jay Barrow died after the bike he was riding crashed on Hay Green Lane shortly after 08:50 BST on Tuesday, 28 July, and Essex Police said no other vehicles were involved.

In a statement, the teenager's family spoke of their devastation at losing him.

"As a family, we are completely heartbroken by the loss of our beautiful boy," they said.

"He was so deeply loved and will be missed more than words could ever express.

"He brought so much joy, laughter and love to everyone who knew him.

"He had the biggest heart and the cheekiest smile. Our lives will never be the same without him.

"We are grateful for the love, support and kind messages we have received, but we ask for time and space while we grieve together."

The force said inquiries into the collision were ongoing and it appealed for information about a small blue convertible car which was travelling along Hay Green Lane at about the time of the crash.

Investigators also asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV, dashcam or other footage, to come forward.

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