An Oxford United football fan killed on an unlit road while walking home from a night out has been described by friends as a 'real joker' who will be missed.

Hairdresser Jonathan Diliberto, 22, died after a collision with a black Renault Clio on the A338 between East Hanney and Frilford in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The former Fitzharrys School pupil, of Gardiner Close, in Abingdon, was walking with a group of seven friends aged between 15 and 22 following an end of year school party at East Hanney War Memorial Hall.

The car was driving towards Frilford and came from behind the group, colliding with Mr Diliberto and his friend, named locally as 18-year-old Ben Thompson.

Mr Diliberto - who worked as a hairdresser at his father's salon, Giovanni's Barber Shop, in Magdalen Road, East Oxford - died at the scene.

Mr Thompson was still in hospital tonight with serious injuries.

Dozens of floral tributes have been left at the scene.

Today friend Daniel Webb, 18, said: "He was a real joker. He was great fun and always there for his friends. He used to make people laugh.

"Quite often he would take a bunch of us in his car to away games and never ask for any money for petrol. He just like going to the games.

"I was in shock when I was told. I phoned his mum and she just said 'Danny, he's gone'. I can't believe it. Lots of people will miss him."

Dozens of tributes have been posted on the Oxford Mail website and Oxford United fans' forum.

One read: "Such a tragic loss. Thoughts with all the family and friends."

Friends described him as fan of both Oxford United and Manchester United.

Among roadside tributes was one which read: "For my darling grandson, I will always love you, Nana."

Another said: "I have loved you all your short life, I will always loved you, sweet dreams, Bernie."

Chris Bolton, of East Hanney, also left a floral tribute which read: "I only helped on the scene, rest in peace."

Police are appealing for anyone who saw the collision or witnessed the black Renault Clio before the incident to come forward.

Detectives have spoken to the driver but no one has been arrested.

Sgt Bill Sykes said: "There may have people that could have seen the group of men walking along the road or the car being driven before the collision. Those people who were there are quite shaken up, and we are still in the process of speaking to them."

Anyone with information should call 08458 505505.