Ruben Nunes died in a fatal crash on December 3 on Chapel Close and a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Ruben’s family remembered the 34-year-old from Peterborough as a Liverpool fan with “a truly blessed soul”.
They said: “Ruben was a family man – a son, a brother, an uncle, a father and a partner.
“He was true to his friends and cherished the people around him. He loved football and was a big Liverpool fan.
“Ruben had a light within him – he brightened the lives of everyone he touched.
“He was deeply loved by all who knew him and he will always be remembered as a truly blessed soul.”
Police were called after a a car hit pedestrians at around 12.45pm on December 3.
Officers arrived with paramedics who treated two men in their 30s at the scene.
Ruben died at the scene. The second injured man was taken to hospital with injuries not deemed to be serious.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on the next day and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in the area, said: “This is a distressing incident and we understand the concern it will cause for the local community.
“Our thoughts are with Ruben’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“If you live nearby, you can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while officers carry out their investigation.
“This will include an increase of officers on patrol – please do speak to them if you have any worries or concerns.
“You can also speak directly to local ward officers by signing up to and using Met Engage.
“If you know what happened, or have dashcam or mobile phone footage of the incident, it is important that you please come forward and contact us.”
Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
If you have any information that could help police, please contact 101 quoting CAD 3367/3Dec or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
