Heartbreak over much-loved motorcyclist's death

Family and friends of a motorcyclist who died in a crash have said their world will "never be the same".

Devon and Cornwall Police said Karol Zalewski - also known as Lolek - died at the scene of the incident on Kings Road in the Devonport area of Plymouth at about 10:50 BST on 20 May.

Tributes to the 27-year-old from Plymouth have been paid by many who knew him including relatives and members of the parkour community, which Mr Zalewski was part of.

Mr Zalewski's family said his positivity was infectious and his energy was "like a ball of fire".

Marzena, Tomasz and Kamil - his mother, father and younger brother - said: "The world will never be the same without you.

"You left behind a void that can never be filled, a wound in our hearts that will never heal."

Meg Cadwaladr, Mr Zalewski's girlfriend, described him as the "sweetest, kindest, purest soul".

She added: "I still cannot get my head around that I won't ever to see your beautiful smile again.

"I am so proud of the man you were, words cannot describe this heartbreak."

His best friend Oskar Kieda also paid tribute, saying Mr Zalewski was like a brother to him.

"Even though our personalities were so different, we were like yin and yang - two halves that made a whole," he said.

Parkour groups said Mr Zalewski was a role model and they would always remember his "crazy moves".

Plymouth Parkour Team members said: "We had the pleasure to witness his metamorphosis from a shy teenager to a noble man equipped with solid morals, high standards, love for his family and dedication to his purpose of training, coaching, and mentoring new breed of athletes - and also tonnes of funny memes."

Scruffy Boys, friends from the parkour community, added: "We lost our heart and soul.

"You gave so much life to our circle.

"You were the spontaneous energy that held us down and kept us together."

Police have asked anyone with information about the crash to get in touch with investigating officers.

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