Tributes have been paid to a young motorcyclist who died after his bike veered off the road on Llandudno's Great Orme and he plunged into the sea. The rider, locally named as Filip Szwarnog-Stepien, died in the incident on Thursday, October 29 at around 10.30pm.
Flowers and messages left on Marine Drive
This week, a growing collection of flowers, messages and photographs has been placed along the wall of Marine Drive. One friend's tribute read: "One of the good guys gone far too soon. Rest easy mate".
Filip was a well-loved fitness and swimming enthusiast. Staff at a local gym posted an online tribute to someone who "never failed to brighten the room", reports North Wales Live.
A spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that we remember one of our long standing members, Filip Szwarnog-Stepien."
"Filip was a familiar face in our gym, someone who loved his training and was here almost every day. His contagious smile never failed to brighten the room. Hearing him say 'have a nice shift' every time he left the gym."
"He was more than just a member, he was a part of our gym family, his presence will be truly missed by our staff and members alike."
Swim club remembers 'lovely young man'
Swim Conwy Performance paid tribute to the "lovely young man" who had been a "fantastic" swimmer. In a post entitled Remembering Filip, a spokesman wrote: "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we remember Filip, a former Swim Conwy swimmer who tragically passed away last week."
"Filip was part of Swim Conwy for many years, and although he eventually left Swim Conwy as he got older and then went on to pursue a new chapter in his life, he was never forgotten by those who knew him."
"He was a fantastic swimmer, but more importantly, he was a genuinely lovely young man - polite, kind, respectful and always well liked by those around him. He was one of those swimmers who left a lasting impression, both in and out of the pool."
"As a club, we are reminded that Swim Conwy is about so much more than swimming. The friendships, memories and experiences shared along the way stay with us long after a swimmer has moved on."
Police appeal for dashcam footage
Three teenagers have been arrested by North Wales Police in connection with the crash. A spokesman said: "Three males, aged between 17 and 18 have been arrested and interviewed in connection with the incident, and have since been released whilst enquiries continue."
Officers have issued a new appeal for dashcam footage from anyone who was driving around Llandudno town centre between 10pm and 10.30pm, and from anyone who drove along Marine Drive from the Toll House around the headland between Monday, 26th and Thursday, 29th October.
