Motorcyclists at the funeral procession of Luke Deegan, en route to St Mary's Church Whitkirk, Leeds.Motorcyclists at the funeral procession of Luke Deegan, en route to St Mary's Church Whitkirk, Leeds.
Motorcyclists at the funeral procession of Luke Deegan, en route to St Mary's Church Whitkirk, Leeds.

The emotional scenes in photos as bikers flood Leeds streets for 19-year-old's final ride

The streets of east Leeds were filled with motorbikes on Friday as hundreds took to the streets to pay tribute to Luke Deegan.
By Joe Cooper
Published 28th Feb 2020, 17:00 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2020, 17:17 BST

The 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in January. Police closed roads on the procession from the Old Red Lion pub in Whinmoor to the funeral service at Whitkirk St Mary's Church. All photos: Gary Longbottom

More than 500 people donated towards the funeral.

7. Touching tribute

More than 500 people donated towards the funeral.

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Police closed roads on the procession from the Old Red Lion pub in Whinmoor to the funeral service.

8. Huge turnout

Police closed roads on the procession from the Old Red Lion pub in Whinmoor to the funeral service.

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The funeral procession was filled with motorbikes.

9. Leading the way

The funeral procession was filled with motorbikes.

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Ellie said popular Luke always helped out and looked after his friends.

10. "Definitely a Leeds Lad"

Ellie said popular Luke always helped out and looked after his friends.

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Floral tributes to Luke Deegan.

11. "More like a big brother than a little brother"

Floral tributes to Luke Deegan.

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