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Tributes paid to father-of-three who died in crash

David SpereallYorkshire
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Nicholas Akeroyd was riding a motorbike when he crashed in Halifax on Wednesday afternoon

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-three who died after the motorbike he was riding crashed in Halifax.

Nicholas Akeroyd was described as "the life and soul of any party" by his family in a statement issued through West Yorkshire Police.

Officers said his motorbike crashed into a stationary vehicle on Moor End Road at 14:40 BST on Wednesday.

Emergency services attended but the 32-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

In their statement, his family said: "Nick was a loving husband and an amazing dad to three children, loved by all.

"Nick was the life and soul of any party and would light up the room as soon as he walked in. Nick will be missed by anyone who knew him."

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact police.

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