Tributes have been paid to a father who died following a motorbike crash in Gorton last night (Wednesday).

Clive Pinnock, 38, suffered serious injuries when his green Kawasaki collided with a black BMW near to the Tesco on Hyde Road.

An air ambulance landed in a nearby car park and Clive was rushed to hospital, but sadly could not be saved.

Police have launched an investigation and a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

Officers have urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.

Clive, originally from Longsight, was a well-known and popular figure in Manchester, and dozens of tributes have been posted on social media.

His brother Orreon Pinnock posted on Facebook earlier today: "Words can't express right now how I am feeling and my family - Clive tho Clive.

"RIP big brother, always always here till we meet again my big bro.

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"I love you so much just can't believe we have lost a brother, and don't worry mum and dad and all your kids are looked after.

"Take care big bro, love CP brother."

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Friend Nicola told the Manchester Evening News : "Clive was an absolutely lovely guy, everyone that knew him loved him.

"He was the life and soul of any party and would do anything for anyone and help them if he could."

Another pal Marvin said: "I first met Clive when I was about 17.

"I saw him at a funeral a few weeks ago and chatted to him.

"He was a funny guy, a bit of a character.

"Everybody knew him."

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Maria McCarthy posted on Facebook: "Devastating news to wake up to! Hold your loved ones tight and keep them tighter!

"Clive you will be missed by everyone who ever met you!

"You helped me in certain situations and partied with me making me laugh till I couldn’t any more.

"RIP CLIVE PINNOCK."

Greater Manchester Police said they are aware of a video circulating on social media of the moments before the crash.

They asked people not to share it, but to send it to officers instead.

Constable Darren White of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This was a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life.

"Our thoughts are with his family during this devastating time and our officers are working hard to find out more details of what happened in the moments leading up to the collision.”

"Although we have one man in custody our enquiries are still ongoing I would urge anyone who has any information that could assist in our investigation to please get in touch.

"If you were on or around Hyde Road at the time of the incident and saw anything that could help us establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision please contact police.

"Any dash cam footage or CCTV could also prove invaluable to our enquiries.

"We are aware there may be a video circulating online of the moments prior to the collision. We’d ask that people do not share this video, but instead submit it to police for our investigations."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2163 of 08/04/20 or email 17707@gmp.police.uk

Information can also be passed to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.