Man killed in crash ‘lifted others and left warmth’

The family of a man who died in a crash between a car and a lorry said he was a man who "lifted others and left warmth".

Malachy Dozie Mbah, 31, died during the early hours of 14 February after the vehicle he was travelling in was involved in a collision with a lorry near junction 16 of the A500 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

He was a "deeply loved son, brother and friend," his family said and added he worked for Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

"Malachy was the gentle centre of our family; a man of integrity, kindness and unwavering generosity," they said.

Police said the crash remained under investigation.