FLORAL tributes have been laid next to wreckage from a crash which killed a 58-year-old motorcyclist.

An air ambulance crew battled to save James Gorman at the crash scene at the junction of Saltbox Hill and Oaklands Lane, Biggin Hill, on Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred when his motorbike collided with a Peugeot 206 at 2.20pm.

Mr Gorman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver and passenger in the Peugeot did not suffer any serious injuries. Saltbox Hill was closed for six hours because of the crash.

Witnesses to the incident should call investigating officer Sergeant Simon Seeley on 020 8284 1574.