HEARTBROKEN parents have paid tribute to their "kind, selfless and faithful" son who died in a motorbike crash.

Mikhail Degtiarev, 18, died following a collision involving a white Honda CBF600 motorcycle on August 18.

Police were called to the scene just after 8.20pm on Eastern Road in Portsmouth.

The teenager, of Station Street in Portsmouth, died at the scene.

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His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.

Now, his mum and dad have paid tribute to their son, describing him as a young violinist, a wonderful figure skater and a skilled archer.

In a statement, they said: "Our beloved son Mishenka, you are our only and best child in the whole universe.

"You have not harmed a single living being on this earth. From the first minutes of your life, you have given us all your beautiful smile and love.

"You are the most faithful and honest, kind and selfless person. You always only built and created.

"You are a young violinist, a wonderful figure skater and a skilled archer.

"Mikhail connected his life with psychology, because he wanted to help people, and he managed to help many guys.

"Moving forward has always been your goal: moving in spirit and moving in body.

"You are a great driver and at the age of 18 you managed to master driving a motorcycle and a car.

"You spent so little time with us but you managed to achieve so much.

"Your dad and mum."

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 44220336263.

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