The partner of a man who died after a violent "road rage" confrontation in Chalfont St Peter, has paid tribute calling him a "kind, loving man".

Paul Davidson, 69, died at his home on November 7 2015 and a murder investigation was launched following his death. 

The elderly pedestrian's partner of 15 years, Nicola Ferguson, said: “We have lost Paul, a kind, loving man with a positive outlook on life and a wonderful sense of humour.

“He exuded unconditional love, always being there for others and expecting nothing in return.

“Paul had a love for life, enjoying our holidays, whether in India or in our motor home in Norfolk with our dog Daisy, on whom we doted.

“I have lost my soul mate for no good reason.”

Odysseas Vafiadis from Gerrards Cross was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges yesterday, and said as he left court: "I didn't mean to kill him."

The pensioner was driving his grandson home from Chalfont Leisure Centre when he had to stop his white Skoda Yeti close to a zebra crossing in Market Square, Chalfont St Peter, to allow Mr Davidson to walk across.

Mr Vafiadis claimed Mr Davidson then walked back and forth across the crossing several times while hurling abuse at him, which prompted the defendant to step out and confront him.

The pair exchanged words in an altercation before grey-haired Mr Vafiadis starting throwing punches and kicks at Mr Davidson's face, arm and back, fracturing four ribs which led to his death, the jury was told.

Doctors did not diagnose Mr Davidson with any broken bones on the first examination of his body but he died days later shortly after his partner noticed severe bruising on his back.