POIGNANT messages, flowers and candles have been left after a teenager tragically died in a motorbike crash near Stroud at the weekend.

Emergency services were called to the B4008 Gloucester Road between Standish and Little Haresfield around midnight on Sunday, May 12. 

It is understood the 19-year-old - who has been named locally as Brandon - attended Maidenhill School in Stonehouse.

Brandon, who was from Gloucester and was riding a green Kawasaki off-road bike, died at the scene.

His next of kin has been informed, police say.

Loved ones have left balloons, flower bouquets and kind messages at the scene. 

One message reads: “Fly high, love you always.”

Another message says: “To Brandon, love you Blue. RIP Brand.”

Another message reads: “Love you Brandon.”

The road was closed while investigators assessed the scene on Sunday. 

Officers from Gloucestershire Police say they want to speak to anyone who saw the green off-road bike being ridden in the area on Saturday night, May 11.

Anyone who has not yet spoken to police or anyone with dashcam footage of the bike should complete the following form quoting incident 5 of May 12 at - tinyurl.com/ax2nabdd
 

Stroud News and Journal: Flowers and balloons have been left at the scene near St. Nicholas Church in StandishFlowers and balloons have been left at the scene near St. Nicholas Church in Standish (Image: Newsquest)

Stroud News and Journal: Tributes paid to teen who died in Standish crash

Stroud News and Journal: Tributes paid to teen who died in Standish crash