Martin O’Donovan, 46, died in hospital after the incident in Woolton, Liverpool, on Friday, as Merseyside Police later arrested Stephen Bates, 41, who was charged with murder
The family of a “loving, caring and fun” man killed when a motorist allegedly drove at him and knocked him down have paid tribute to the victim.
Martin O’Donovan, 46, died in hospital after the horror incident in Woolton, Liverpool, on Friday.
Mr O’Donovan’s family said in a statement: “Martin was a loving, caring, fun, and intelligent son, brother and uncle, who would light up any room with his humour and presence.
“He lived life by his motto ‘keep smiling’ and was highly devoted to his family and friends.
“An accomplished engineer and skilled outdoorsman, he was well-read, well-travelled, and full of light, and his wonderfully joyous spirit will live on in everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
“We are devastated that he has been taken from us in such cruel and senseless circumstances, and as we process such an overwhelming loss, we take solace in the fact that he will always be remembered for the remarkable man that he was.”
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