THE family of the cyclist who died in a crash in Hampshire have paid tribute to the "amazing" and "fun" dad-of-five.

Ashley Cron died at the scene of the crash near Netley Marsh on Saturday.

The 37-year-old Totton man was an "amazing fun daddy" to five children.

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His family, who are being supported by specialist officers, have paid tribute to the loving and supportive man.

They said: "Ash was all of our everythings, he was an amazing fun daddy to his five children and a loving and supportive husband, son, grandson, cousin to his fabulous big family. 

"Words cannot describe the pain we are all going through and we will never recover but are already appreciating all the love and support of all our family and friends.

"Sleep tight Daddy, we love you whole world, millions, billions, squillions, forever and ever with a cherry on top xxxxxxxxxx."

Police were called at around 8am on Saturday to Tatchbury Lane after a report of a serious crash involving a cyclist.

The investigation into the cause is ongoing and police are renewing their appeal to anyone with information or dashcam footage.

Anyone who saw a cyclist in the area between 2.40am and 8am on Saturday morning is asked to contact Hampshire police on 101 or report online, quoting 44220459880.

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