A cyclist killed on the A2 as he travelled home from work has been described as a "loveable guy" by friends.

Graham Epps, 29, of Claremont Place, Canterbury, was hit by a car on Friday evening and died at the scene.

The football fan had left Oakleigh Manor, in Dargate, where he had worked for six years - but was killed on the coastbound carriage way at Boughton.

His boss Stuart Barten has led tributes to Graham, describing him as a "special" man.

He said: "Graham had worked here since 2006. He was a friend and colleague.

"We are a small team here so we are all close. Everyone was very fond of him. We had a get-together and went up to the scene to lay some flowers.

"He was not a man of many words but he was a genuine, good person. We are all just numb at the moment. It is a struggle."

Graham, pictured above, lived in the city with his devastated girlfriend Melanie Smith.

Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash, with tributes paid to a "special brother".

A Chelsea football mug was also left nearby.

Mr Barten said: "It was great to know Graham. He was just a very loveable guy. He worked in an IT role for the company so he was a very intelligent man, but he enjoyed getting his hands dirty too.

"He was cycling home from work. This is a tragic loss of someone so special."

Flowers at the spot where Graham Epps was hit by a car at Boughton

Police were called to the scene at about 7.40pm after reports a cyclist had been struck by a silver Vauxhall Meriva.

Officers from the serious collision investigation unit would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area at the time and had seen either Mr Epps or the car in the area before the crash. Mr Epps was riding a bright yellow bicycle.

A 50-year-old man from Whitstable was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and has been released on police bail pending further investigation.

Witnesses are asked to phone police on 01622 798538.

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