TRIBUTES have been paid to a kind and loving dad-of-three who was killed in a fatal car crash.

Kerrin Repman died after his motorbike collided with a BMW in Marine Parade, Dovercourt, last Wednesday afternoon.

A murder investigation into the 29-year-old’s death was then launched on Friday, with police believing he was the target of a hit-and-run.

Kerrin has left behind his three children, Romeo, ten, Reggie, three, and 15-month-old daughter Reenie.

As a way of supporting Kerrin’s family, his friend Hope Torpey has launched a fundraising page to help with the costs of his funeral.

She said Kerrin will be remembered as a kind, loving and bubbly man who enjoyed working as a chef at the Alma Inn in Harwich.

“He was such a lovely man and such a caring person,” she added.

“If you ever needed him, he would always be there.

“Everyone in the town is heartbroken at his death.

“Everyone just got on with Kerrin really well as he would go out of his way to help people.”

Ms Torpey, who lives in Dovercourt and has been a friend of Kerrin’s for the past five years, is hoping to raise about £5,000 to cover the funeral costs.

“We are welcoming any help at the moment to give him the send off he deserves,” she added.

“This cause means a lot to his family, children, partner and friends who are grieving a lot for for their tragic loss.”

To donate towards the cost of Kerrin’s funeral on the Go Fund Me page, visit bit.ly/2VN01Ku.

Police issued a statement saying they want to speak to Keith McCarthy, 40, and Anthony Galvin, 19, in connection with Kerrin’s death.

Detectives from Essex Police have reason to believe Kerrin was deliberately hit by the dark coloured BMW at about 2.45pm while on a motorbike.

A woman in her seventies was also injured and taken to hospital.

Both Mr McCarthy and Mr Galvin are described as being 5ft 5ins tall and are thought to have links to Harwich, Hertfordshire, London and Ireland.

If you have information about either of their whereabouts call Essex Police on 101, email scd.appeals.essex@essex.pnn.police.uk or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.