The family of a motorcyclist killed in a horrific crash with a tractor have spoken of their utter grief and paid tribute to their “beautiful” son.

Archie Robertson died at the scene of the collision in Common Road, Sissinghurst, last Wednesday.

He was 19 and the father of a young daughter who will turn one in September.

His parents, Kate and Neil Robertson, say they have been overwhelmed with support since the tragedy.

They said: “There are no words we can use to describe our utter grief at this time.

“Archie James Danger Robertson was a beautiful, kind, caring and fiercely protective son, brother, father, partner, grandson, uncle and great friend.

“He will be missed so very much and the world had yet to see the full force of what a great man he would have become. Archie was born in Cyprus, but Wittersham was very much his home.

“Archie was a doting young father, he loved nature, the great outdoors, his job and life.”

“We would like to take this time to thank the overwhelming support of his friends and wonderful community who have wrapped us in a blanket.

“We would also like to thank wholeheartedly, Kent Police who have been steadfast in their support.

“Our darling boy, you are gone too soon, we will miss you to the end of our days. My goodness though, you came, you saw, you conquered!”

Archie’s family moved to Wittersham, near Tenterden, in 2015, where Archie completed his last year of primary education at Wittersham Primary School.

He then went to Homewood School in Tenterden.

He was doing an apprenticeship in carpentry with A.T. Palmer, the building restoration company, while studying at Folkestone College.

He was the middle of three siblings, with an older sister and a younger brother.

Archie was riding home from work at the time of his accident.

The funeral date has yet to be set.