THE family of a pedestrian killed on the A449 near Usk have spoken of their devastation.

44-year-old Robert Madden from Tredegar died last Sunday morning (1st February), after being involved in a collision with a white Mercedes Sprinter van.

His family said: "The whole family are absolutely devastated, words are not enough to explain just how much, he was an amazing Dad, devoted partner and just a wonderful person, everyone who knew him loved him, we are left with a void in our hearts that will never be filled".

A 41-year-old man from Monmouth was arrested and placed in police custody. He has since been released on bail.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 quoting the log reference number 90/01/02/15.