Tributes paid to Lakeside street attack victim

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved biker killed after a street attack in Lakeside.

Nigel Shakespeare died on Sunday (February 24) following the incident which happened as he was walking home from the Kings Arms pub with his partner.

The 50-year-old was taken to the Alexandra Hospital when he fell and hit his head after being punched in Sillins Avenue. He was later transferred to University Hospital Coventry but passed away that afternoon.

Many of his friends in the motorcycling community visited the Beoley Road West pub the evening after his death to remember him.

Residents also took to the Standard's Facebook page to pay tribute to Mr Shakespeare, who was known to his loved ones as Shaggy.

Here are a selection of the tributes paid to him online:

Sam Mumford - Shaggy was a great guy, he will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Shaggy xx

Lydia Burton - Rest in peace x

Jordan Read - Rest in peace x

Louise Bolt - The Kings Arms will not be the same, RIP Shaggy x

Rachel Tolley - RIP so sad, thoughts are with his family xx

Sam Dallaway - Shaggy was a good friend to all who knew him, always had a smile and a hug waiting, we will miss you big guy xxxxxxxxx

Anne Bennett - So so sad RIP.

Laura Reeves - Best wishes to all his family and friends. RIP Nigel xx

Charlotte King - 50 years old was no age to die, thoughts are with his family and friends RIP xx

Majorie Moss - Awful news and so sad, may he rest in peace.

Elinor Kerans - So sad a loss, thinking of his family, and as much as I'm sure it is a small consolation, I hope there is some justice. Lots of love xxxx

Karen Jackson - Prayers and thoughts are with Nigel's family, rest in peace xx

Sarah Flavell - I did not know him in person but this story had really touched me, such a shame. My heart goes out to all his family and friends and I pray justice is done for them! RIP x

Thomas West - Thoughts go out to all family and his friends, so sad and no need xxx

Anne Nolan - He was a lovely lad, I knew him many years ago, my thoughts are with his mum and his family xxx

Philip Oliver - RIP Shaggy, you will be greatly missed by all, especially in the biking world.

Beez Beasley - RIP Shaggy, ride free on the heavenly highway GBNF.

Dionne Shaw-Case - The amount of people that turned out for you at the Kings was amazing, well respected guy RIP Nigel, thoughts go out to your family xxx

Michael Houghton - RIP mate.

Tracey King-Read - God bless thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

Rachel Cook - RIP thoughts are with his family.

Marion Allard - I didn't know him but it's touched me, what a pointless waste of a man's life, my thoughts are with all his family and friends R I P x

Luci Ridgewell - Such a shame. RIP Nigel, you didn't deserve this at all. Thoughts go to family n friends xxx

Lynne Hill - Dreadful news, such a shock. RIP Nigel x

Dawn Hobbis - I didn't know him in person, many people say he was a good man, may you RIP Nigel my thoughts and love go to all your family and friends such a tragic loss x

Debbie Millward - I didn't know him RIP Nigel my thoughts are with the family xxx

Kirsty Southwell - RIP Nigel didn't know you but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family <3 x

Carole Davies - My heart goes out to the family.

Amanda Jafar - RIP Nigel, you will be missed by us all xxx

Jayne Shingler - RIP terrible thing to have happened.

Linda Farrugia - RIP Shaggy you will be sorely missed by many people. GBNF x

Anji Wylde - sad news, lovely guy, love to your family xxxx

Lauren Williams RIP Nigel, love to your family xxx

Carrie-Ann Price - RIP thoughts go out to loved ones xx

Lizzie Drew - RIP Nigel and my thoughts are with those left behind xx

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