TRIBUTES have been paid at the scene where a motorcyclist died in a crash on a major Bradford road.

Officers were called at 11.45pm on Wednesday (February 1) to reports of a crash involving a motorbike and car on Leeds Road, at the junction of Albert Place.

The rider of the motorbike, a 32-year-old man, who has been named locally as Nathan Thompson, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the Honda Jazz, a 28-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

People gathered next to Akbar's Cafe, where the crash occurred, to lay flowers and set off fireworks.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage to come forward. Information can be given via 101 or the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1874 of 1 February.