Community gather to celebrate the life of dad Mason Williams who died in Newport motorbike crash

A community has gathered to remember a motorcyclist who died in a bike crash in Newport on Wednesday.

The man, a father named locally as Mason Williams, was a well-known member of the Maesglas community.

Around 200 people have gathered at the Maesglas social club, commonly known as the Muffler, at Maesglas Road to pay their respects.

A firework display began at 5.45pm on Thursday, February 3, as friends of Mr Williams watched on and cheered for 'Big Max'.

The scene has been described as a celebration of Mr Williams' life.

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