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Family tribute after alleged road rage van death

Family handout Head image of Paul Bowles. He is bald, with glasses and is smiling and wearing a chambray shirtFamily handout
Paying tribute his family said Paul Bowles was "intelligent and quick-witted"

A man who died after he was hit by a van in an alleged road rage incident was "kind and loving", his family has said.

Paul Bowles, 50, died at the scene following a reported argument between two drivers in Broadway, Chadderton on Wednesday evening, Greater Manchester Police said.

The force said one driver reportedly got back into his vehicle and drove at the other.

Andrew Robson, 32, from Fold Green, Chadderton has been charged with murder and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court later.

A night time shot of the scene near a roundabout in Chadderton with a large forensic tent and blue light, behind fencing.
The incident occurred on Broadway in Oldham on Wednesday

Paying tribute his family said Mr Bowles was "intelligent and quick-witted, had a brilliant mind and generous heart".

"Paul will be missed greatly by all his family and friends," they said.

Police are appealing for dashcam footage or any information about what happened.

"Even the smallest amount of information could prove extremely beneficial to our work," Det Ch Insp David Moores said.

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