The friends and family of a young father tragically killed in a hit and run have paid their respects to him at his funeral.

Loved ones gathered at Tonbridge Baptist Church to say their final goodbyes to Carl Radmore, who died after being hit by a vehicle on the A26 slip road at Southborough.

The 24-year-old's body was found on the stretch of road, which joins the A21 northbound at Tonbridge, in the early hours of Saturday, August 8.

In the weeks after his death his family released heartbreaking images and paid a touching tribute to him.

The former K College pupil's mother, Anne, released an emotional plea for anyone with information to come forward.

She said: "We are no nearer to knowing exactly what happened, or who was involved. If anyone was in the area at the time, please make yourself known to the police."

Poems and letters were read out at Mr Radmore's funeral, which has been described as a "celebration of his life".

Mrs Radmore, from Tonbridge, said: "It was a celebration rather than just saying goodbye for the last time.

"Carl's youngest sister, Kellie, was really brave she got up in front of everyone and managed to read out what she's felt since finding out about what happened.

"I even managed to get up and read a poem. It's a shame that it's something so tragic that has brought the family back together again, relatives we hadn't seen in years were there.

"The service was our way of saying our final goodbyes to Carl. The sun was out shining and friends and family said their goodbyes in their own way. Balloons were released at the end of the service by his brothers and sisters and even his daughter, Nyla, had one too.

"Friends and family were able to leave plenty of flowers which I think Carl would have loved and made him realise how much he was loved by so many.

"I would just like to say thank you to all who were able to share such a special day.

"Carl will never be forgotten and will always be loved."

Detectives investigating the tragedy obtained the details of 109 vehicles which used the major route around the time of fatal collision.

They are still appealing for drivers who travelled through the area between 1am and 1.40am to come forward.

An inquest into the death of Mr Radmore has been scheduled for Thursday, November 26 at Gravesend Old Town Hall.