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Sussex stabbing: Volunteer gardener Matthew Daley named as murder suspect after 'unprovoked' knife attack | Sussex stabbing: Volunteer gardener Matthew Daley named as murder suspect after 'unprovoked' knife attack |
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Police are questioning a 34-year-old man about a fatal stabbing following a road accident in West Sussex. | Police are questioning a 34-year-old man about a fatal stabbing following a road accident in West Sussex. |
Matthew Daley, is being held on suspicion of murdering Don Lock, 79, in what Sussex police has described as an “unprovoked attack”. | Matthew Daley, is being held on suspicion of murdering Don Lock, 79, in what Sussex police has described as an “unprovoked attack”. |
Police have been granted further time to question Mr Daley and have until midnight to charge or release him. | Police have been granted further time to question Mr Daley and have until midnight to charge or release him. |
Mr Lock died from stab wounds after he got out of his car following a minor road accident on the A4 near Findon. | Mr Lock died from stab wounds after he got out of his car following a minor road accident on the A4 near Findon. |
A knife was recovered from the scene on Saturday and has been sent for forensic tests. | A knife was recovered from the scene on Saturday and has been sent for forensic tests. |
Daley, who volunteered as a gardener, was described as a “nice guy” by his neighbours in Worthing, Sussex where he reportedly live in a one-bedroomed council flat. | Daley, who volunteered as a gardener, was described as a “nice guy” by his neighbours in Worthing, Sussex where he reportedly live in a one-bedroomed council flat. |
Daley’s neighbour Martin Teasdale, 68, told the MailOnline: “You couldn't know a nicer guy. He never got angry. He was friendly back, he just never started a chat." | Daley’s neighbour Martin Teasdale, 68, told the MailOnline: “You couldn't know a nicer guy. He never got angry. He was friendly back, he just never started a chat." |
The news comes after the victim’s family gave an emotional statement at the scene where Lock, a former solicitor who had been married for 55 years, was murdered. | |
Mr Lock’s son, Andrew Lock, told reporters that his father was 'full of wisdom, full of wit, always calm, always supportive and a perfect role model full of charm'. | Mr Lock’s son, Andrew Lock, told reporters that his father was 'full of wisdom, full of wit, always calm, always supportive and a perfect role model full of charm'. |
“Our whole family are absolutely devastated with the loss of someone who can only be described as gentle, kind and loving,” he said. | “Our whole family are absolutely devastated with the loss of someone who can only be described as gentle, kind and loving,” he said. |
Residents and mourners have left flowers and messages in memory of Lock where the attack took place. | Residents and mourners have left flowers and messages in memory of Lock where the attack took place. |
A moving tribute by Andrew Lock read: "Forever in our hearts dearest dad. Now you are flying high with the seagulls. We will always look up to you. Miss you big time." | |
Yesterday Lock’s wife Maureen told reporters: “He was a wonderful husband for 55 years and it has to finish like this. He was just a wonderful husband.” | Yesterday Lock’s wife Maureen told reporters: “He was a wonderful husband for 55 years and it has to finish like this. He was just a wonderful husband.” |
Detective Superintendent Adam Hibbert, of the Sussex and Surrey major crime team, said: “A man is in custody on suspicion of murder. I continue to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision on the A24". | |
The senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rymarz of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, added: “Mr Lock was the victim of a violent, unprovoked attack that he had no chance to defend himself against. His family are devastated and are being supported by specialist officers.” | The senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rymarz of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, added: “Mr Lock was the victim of a violent, unprovoked attack that he had no chance to defend himself against. His family are devastated and are being supported by specialist officers.” |
“This is a fast-moving operation and we are still looking for anyone with information contact us.” | “This is a fast-moving operation and we are still looking for anyone with information contact us.” |
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