TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved grandfather who died in a crash in Birdlip.

Michael Ramstedt, aged 58, died in a two-vehicle collision on the B4070 on Tuesday, July 2.

In a statement, his family have described Michael as a “devoted husband” who was “funny”, “hardworking”, and who always tried to find the positive in every situation.

The crash took place at around 5.30am involving a grey Nissan Qashqai and a silver Kia Picanto.

A man aged in his 30s and from the Cotswolds was previously arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. 

Gloucestershire Police say he has been released under investigation while “enquiries continue”. 

The family statement reads: "Michael loved his family more than anything and was a devoted husband to his wife Livia who he met and married in Italy; remaining strong for over 30 wonderful years.

"He was also a devoted father to his two sons and two daughters, a doting grandfather to his eight grandchildren and adored his two dogs.

"Michael was born in Gloucester and raised in Cheltenham with his brother and two sisters and remained close to them his entire life.

"He was a funny and hardworking man who always tried to find the positive in every situation. 

“Michael was the anchor of the family and will be greatly missed by friends and family alike.”

Anyone who has dashcam footage and has not already spoken to police is asked complete the following form and quoting incident 50 of July 2 here - tinyurl.com/4y6mj58t