The family of a great-grandfather who died after being hit by a van said he was a "selfless person who would do anything to help others."
Ivor Norman Hadley, 93, from Rhymney, died in hospital on June 14 a few days after he was hit by a van on Havard's Row.
The incident happened on June 11 at around 9.45am and Mr Hadley, who was a pedestrian, was taken to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.
The family of Mr Hadley, who was known as Norman, said he was a "selfless person" who would do anything to help others.
In a statement released through Gwent Police, they said: “Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
“Norman was a selfless person who would do anything to help others, always happy to be active and busy doing little jobs even at 93-years-old.
“He was very well known and loved by the local community.
“To lose him in such tragic circumstances has come as a massive shock to all the family. It will leave an emptiness that will never be filled. We are completely devastated.”
Officers from Gwent Police 's collision unit are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have dash cam footage or CCTV of the area at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting reference 2000204937.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
