The heart of a man tragically killed in a motorbike crash has saved the life of a sick woman.

Brett Roberts, 32, died in hospital after the crash in Park Avenue, Leysdown on August 5 last year.

But, speaking after the inquest into his death, his mother has told how his heart beat lives on.

She said: "It makes me proud to think his healthy body has helped others. His heart was given to a 36-year-old woman who was born with a rare defect.

"Now, thanks to Brett, she’s been discharged from hospital and is no longer on a critical waiting list."

Brett had previously worked in the building trade and at the time of his death was working as a lifeguard in Greenwich public pools and outdoor Lidos.

He was visiting the Isle of Sheppey with his girlfriend at the time of the tragedy.

Along with his mother, Lenore, Brett leaves behind two brothers, aged 18 and 22, and a sister aged 23.

He has two nieces, his 63-year-old father, who lives in Spain, and his girlfriend who he had been with for only a few months.

Mum Lenore said at the hearing: "Today is closure for me. Whilst I miss Brett every single day, I feel like I can move on.

"I’m disappointed that the bike he was riding at the time was never recovered but it won’t bring him back.

"I will never forget his sunny and warm personality. He could make you smile whatever the situation and he loved life."

Coroner Roger Sykes recorded a verdict of accidental death.