TRIBUTES are being paid to a young man from Worcester who has been named locally as the victim of a fatal crash.

Marlon Vella is said to have been killed in a crash on Primsland Way in Droitwich on April 27.

His Facebook page has been flooded with tributes from friends and family.

He was a popular figure who owned Vella Cutz in Fernhill Heath.

On Facebook, Worcester News readers expressed their sadness at the news.

Sophie-aka Tinkss wrote: "My love and thoughts with your family smiler - such a happy go lucky bloke.

"Your family and partner were blessed to have you and your friends were blessed to have known you! You'll be forever missed."

Claire Tilley said: "Condolences to the family; the lad was a good friend to both my sons."