Dozens of tributes have been paid to tragic motorcyclist Harley Kocil who was killed when the bike he was riding smashed into a wall in Willenhall.

Friends have told how they will miss the 20-year-old and described him as a “top bloke”.

Mr Kocil died when his off-road motorbike smashed into a garden wall in Mill Lane, Short Heath, at around 5.30pm on Wednesday.

Hundreds of people have been logging on to social networking internet site Facebook to pay tribute to the popular Willenhall man. Scores of messages have been posted on Mr Kocil’s profile page, while a special group set up in his memory has already attracted more than 900 members.

Many expressed disbelief and shock at his death.

Friend Matthew Hall wrote: “I still can’t believe it’s real. You were a top bloke.”

Poster Sam Haddon said: “Rest in peace mate. You were loved by many as you were a top bloke. My thoughts go out to your close friends and family. You will be missed by many.”

Another friend, Sophie Lee Rollinson added: “There are so many memories, it’s hard to believe.”

Pal Stuart Cresswell, who played football with sporty Mr Kocil, said: “I have many fond memories of you from when we were at school especially as part of the school football team.

“I know how much you loved your football.”

Floral tributes have been laid at the scene of the smash.

Paramedics rushed to the aid of Mr Kocil following the smash on Wednesday afternoon but his injuries were so severe that they were unable to help him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Claire Thomas, of West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: “The man suffered serious injuries in the crash.

“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance crews, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

An inquest is due to be opened on Mr Kocil on a date thathas yet to be fixed.