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The girlfriend of a Hells Angel biker shot dead on the M40 in Warwickshire has said his death has left a hole in her life "that can never be filled".The girlfriend of a Hells Angel biker shot dead on the M40 in Warwickshire has said his death has left a hole in her life "that can never be filled".
Gerry Tobin, 35, was shot in the back of the head as he rode home from the Bulldog Bash biker festival on Sunday.Gerry Tobin, 35, was shot in the back of the head as he rode home from the Bulldog Bash biker festival on Sunday.
Mr Tobin lived with Rebecca Smith near a Harley Davidson branch in Mottingham, London, where he worked as a mechanic. Mr Tobin lived with Rebecca Smith near a Harley Davidson dealership where he worked as a mechanic in Mottingham, south-east London.
He had never come to the attention of police, who said he was hard-working and had been an active church member. Police described him as hard-working and said he had been a churchgoer.
A hole that can never be filled has been left in the lives and hearts of so many... Gerry was my life Rebecca SmithA hole that can never be filled has been left in the lives and hearts of so many... Gerry was my life Rebecca Smith
Det Supt Ken Lawrence, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are getting a picture of a hard-working, friendly but private person who would put himself out to help others.Det Supt Ken Lawrence, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are getting a picture of a hard-working, friendly but private person who would put himself out to help others.
"When he was younger and still living in Canada, Gerry was an active church member."When he was younger and still living in Canada, Gerry was an active church member.
"I am still of the opinion that Gerry was the intended target of this shooting last Sunday but we have yet to ascertain a motive." "I am still of the opinion that Gerry was the intended target of this shooting last Sunday."
Police believe at least two shots were fired at Mr Tobin, although only one struck him.Police believe at least two shots were fired at Mr Tobin, although only one struck him.
Det Supt Lawrence, who said police had made "some significant progress", believed it did not seem to be a random attack but there is no obvious motive.
'Awful time'
He said: "It's possible he was targeted either specifically because of something he had done or some disagreement that he had had.
"It's not impossible that he was targeted simply because he was a Hells Angel."
CCTV images have been located from a number of places and forensic evidence from the motorway is being examined.CCTV images have been located from a number of places and forensic evidence from the motorway is being examined.
Trace car In a statement, Ms Smith, 25, said: "I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks and love to all that have supported me and our club at this awful time.
In a statement, Ms Smith said: "I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks and love to all that have supported me and our club at this awful time.
"Thank you to all for your kind words, respects, sentiments and tributes."Thank you to all for your kind words, respects, sentiments and tributes.
"A hole that can never be filled has been left in the lives and hearts of so many. Gerry was my life.""A hole that can never be filled has been left in the lives and hearts of so many. Gerry was my life."
'Memorial fund'
Family and friends said in a statement: "His charming personality and quick-witted humour always kept everyone smiling.
"His membership of the Hells Angels motorcycle club was a natural extension of his love and passion for motorcycles.
"He was Rebecca's soul mate and she feels truly blessed to have spent five wonderful years of her life - the best five years of her life - with such a wonderful man."
The Canadian had been riding alongside two friends on his Harley Davidson FX STV 1500 Night Train after leaving the Bulldog Bash, held at Long Marston Airfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon, when he was shot dead.The Canadian had been riding alongside two friends on his Harley Davidson FX STV 1500 Night Train after leaving the Bulldog Bash, held at Long Marston Airfield, near Stratford-upon-Avon, when he was shot dead.
Detectives believe he was murdered in a planned attack and still want to trace a Rover 600. Detectives believe he was murdered in a planned attack and still want to trace a Rover 620.
Memorial fund
It was seen parked in a lay-by on the A46 close to junction 15 of the M40 and was also seen following him from a motorway junction.It was seen parked in a lay-by on the A46 close to junction 15 of the M40 and was also seen following him from a motorway junction.
Warwickshire Police have received more than 300 calls from people in the UK and abroad about the case.Warwickshire Police have received more than 300 calls from people in the UK and abroad about the case.
The London Hells Angels have set up a memorial fund for Mr Tobin and their website has been deluged with messages from around the world.The London Hells Angels have set up a memorial fund for Mr Tobin and their website has been deluged with messages from around the world.
A biker event planned for next month, the Chop and Rod show at Henfold Lakes, in Surrey, has been postponed as a result of the shooting.A biker event planned for next month, the Chop and Rod show at Henfold Lakes, in Surrey, has been postponed as a result of the shooting.