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Family pay tribute to biker who died in Abbots Bromley crash

Google Junction of B5013 and B5014 near Abbots BromleyGoogle
The crash happened at the junction of B5013 and B5014 near Abbots Bromley on 4 September

Tributes have been paid to an elderly man who died after the motorbike he was riding crashed with a coach carrying schoolchildren.

Emlyn Stayte, 78, was airlifted to hospital after the crash at about 08:20 BST on 4 September near Abbots Bromley.

Mr Stayte, from Rugeley, Staffordshire, died the next day as a result of his injuries, police said.

His family described him as a "dearly loved husband" and "a lifelong motorcyclist".

Staffordshire Police said the family continued to be supported by specially-trained officers.

Anyone with information or footage of the events is asked to contact the force.

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