The devastated family of a popular GP who was hit and killed by a van while walking with his wife have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

Dr Wilson Fok, 59, died at the scene of the accident in Dartford on New Year's Eve.

Today, his wife - who was not hurt - and children described him as "an amazing father and a real family man".

In a statement, the family said: "He was a loving husband, wonderful father, loyal friend and well respected GP.

"Dad was an amazing father and real family man. Our house was always full of love and laughter – especially with his terrible 'dad jokes'!

"But he taught us the same values he believed in, making us the children we are today.

"He has a huge family contingent in Hong Kong and regularly went back to visit; he loved tennis and played regularly with his merry band of tennis friends; he was learning French; enjoyed sailing and went ballroom-dancing every week with Mum.

"Dad had been a GP for 30 years serving patients of Erith and neighbouring areas.

"He was an excellent doctor, a true gentleman, very courteous, helpful and above all showed great care for the well-being of his patients.

"It has been evident over the last few days how sorely missed Dad will be to all his family, friends, colleagues and patients."

Dr Fok worked at Northumberland Heath Medical Centre in Erith.

"Dad was an amazing father and real family man. Our house was always full of love and laughter - especially with his terrible 'dad jokes'!" - Dr Fok's family

A message on the centre's website described him as "a true gentleman" and "an excellent doctor".

The statement said: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the tragic sudden death of Dr Wilson Fok on New Years Eve.

"His family are devastated by this loss, as are we at the practice.

"Dr Wilson Fok had been a GP for 30 years serving patients of Erith and neighbouring areas.

"He was an excellent Doctor, a true gentleman, very courteous, helpful and above all showed great care for the wellbeing of his patients. His loss will greatly affect all those that knew him.

"We as a practice have been in close touch with his family and will do all we can to support them.

"All the staff members at Northumberland Heath Medical Centre are shocked and saddened by this sudden unexpected loss of our dear colleague. We will miss him greatly."

Floral tributes and messages have been left at the scene of the tragedy in Heath Lane.

It happened at 7.50pm on December 31, and involved a white Mercedes Vito van.

The driver of the van was uninjured and no one has been arrested.

Officers from the serious collision investigation unit are continuing to investigate the incident and would like to hear from anyone who saw the crash.

They are particularly keen to speak to the occupants of a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction to the van at the time.

Anyone with information is urged to call the serious collision appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference 31-1054, or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk.