TRIBUTES have been paid to a "magnificent" teacher who has"always put young people first" after he died in a motorbike crash, aged just 28.

Ahmed Bafadhel, of Alpha Street North, Slough, died after a collision on the A355 Amersham Road near Amersham, Bucks, on Sunday.

Ahmed was head of technology at Slough and Eton School and was vice chairman of trustees at Slough based charity Aik Saath.

The school's executive headteacher, Paul McAteer, said: "His enthusiasm for teaching has always been magnificent. That shone through with everything that he did - the pupils loved him for it.

"He was always smiling, always positive and he was rising through the ranks very quickly. He was already head of the technology department and his versatility was absolutely fantastic. He was such a special teacher.

"He was very proud of the school and his parents have every right to be very proud of him."

Ahmed started teaching at the school five years ago, and led many projects based on his love for cars, bikes and technology.

He was a member of the Deen Riders Muslim motorbike association, which paid tribute to his "warm and approachable aura" in a Facebook post.

He joined Aik Saath - a charity which works with young people to tackle racism, knife crime and work on community cohesion - as a trustee four years ago.

Aik Saath CEO Rob Deeks said: "He was a warm, friendly, enthusiastic person. He was incredibly motivated to help young people.

"He took it upon himself to be at our sessions across Slough, talking to young people and checking on their welfare and ensuring their needs were met."

Fellow trustee Haleema Ali added: "He was a wonderful and kind person who always put young people first.

"He was the type of person that would always help you, see the best in you and see the best in every situation."

A funeral service was held for Ahmed yesterday at Stoke Poges Mosque in Stoke Poges Lane, and Slough and Eton pupils laid floral tributes at the school on Monday.

The incident happened at around 12.20pm on Sunday, when it is believed his motorbike was involved in a collision with a car. Several motorcyclists were also involved in the incident.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating Thames Valley Police's involvement in the incident, as a police car was present on scene at the time the collision happened.

Anyone who has any information about the incident should contact the IPCC on 0800 096 9070 or email witness@ipcc.gsi.gov.uk