Tributes have been paid to a loving father due to get married later this year who died in a crash on the A14. 

Officers were called to reports of a collision, involving two lorries and a van, on the eastbound carriageway, near Beyton, at 6pm on Thursday, March 30. 

The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Pending formal proceedings, the man has been identified as 53-year-old Bramford man Paul Ivan Cobbold. 

In a tribute released by Suffolk police, his family said: "Born the summer of '69, Paul Ivan Cobbold was the perfect example of a Bramford boy.

"The youngest of four siblings and despite difficulties in his early childhood, Paul never failed to leave an impression on everyone he met.

"Becoming a dad at 18 and later getting married, Paul strived to do the best for his family. His four children, Robert, Sean, Emma and Rebecca were the lights of his life, blessing him with five amazing grandchildren.

“Paul worked in the building industry for over 34 years, both on a self-employed and employed basis. He was a multi skilled tradesman and had trained many apprentices over the years.

“In 2009, he met his partner, Jackie Leeks and became a wonderful dad to Jensen and Macey. Jackie and Paul were engaged in August 2022 with plans to marry later this year.

“Paul was a gentle giant, funny, sarcastic, loving and dependable to all his family and friends, but most of all, he was our hero.

“Paul tragically died on March 30th, aged 53, taken far too soon.”

A man aged in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 

He has been bailed until Thursday 22 June, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Suffolk police quoting CAD 342 of March 30.