Anthony Place, from Horwich, died in the motorbike crash in Rivington last weekEmma Butterworth and Ashlie Blakey Live and breaking news reporter
11:07, 13 Apr 2026
Anthony Place, who died in a crash in Rivington(Image: Lancs Live)
The family of a ‘loving’ dad from Bolton who died in a motorbike crash have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.
Anthony Place, from Horwich, died at the scene when his blue Yamaha motorbike collided with a car park barrier on a side road off Rivington Lane, near Rivington Pike, on Wednesday, April 8. His family has now paid tribute to him in a statement issued through police, Lancs Live reports.
They said: “Rest easy our beautiful son – you left us way too soon. Your smile lit up every room you went in to and your energy gravitated on to everyone you met.
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“You were a loving father, stepfather, and partner, the best big brother, and a crazy uncle. Words will not come close to how this emptiness feels. You have left many hearts broken and a void that will never be filled.”
A woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries after the crash. She was later discharged from hospital.
No other vehicle is believed to have been involved in the crash, which happened near Rivington Hall Barn just after 9pm.
Police are continuing to appeal for information and footage that could assist with ongoing enquiries. They are asking anyone with information or footage that could assist them to call 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1561 of 8 April.