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Grieving family of stab victim thanks first-aiders for efforts phil dennett News Editor
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Grieving relatives of A24 stabbing victim Don Lock have publicly thanked people who tried to save his life. And they have spoken of the enduring agony the legal process of bringing whoever killed him to justice will cause them as they try to cope with their loss. Popular Mr Lock, 79, a retired solicitor and avid cyclist who had fought cancer, died at the scene after an incident that happened after his car was in collision with another car at Findon on Thursday evening last week at about 8.40 pm. A man has since appeared in Crown Court charged with his murder. Mr Lock died despite the efforts of passers-by and 999 workers to save him. His son Andrew, supported by family at Washington, West Sussex, said: “To the people who tried their best to help dad at the scene, we are deeply grateful for what they did and know they did all that they could. We can only say thank you, and they are very much appreciated.” “It is now a very difficult time for all of us and we will be working hard to support mum through the unenvi-
able process that will follow as a result of the circumstances, which will only the delay the chance for us to move on and just remember dad for the fantastic person he was. Full of wisdom, full of wit, always calm, always supportive, the perfect role and full of charm. Don; dad, grandad and great-grandad. The best.”
Popular Mr Lock, 79, a retired solicitor and avid cyclist who had fought cancer, died at the scene after an incident that happened after his car was in collision with another Andrew also said in Saturday’s statement that his father had been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer. He added: “ The whole family are incredibly overwhelmed with all the messages of sympathy and support, the sheer volume of tributes on the various
social media sites and people even changing their profile pictures to a picture of dad. “ Matthew Daley, 34, of St Elmo Road, Worthing, was charged on Sunday with murder and possession of a knife in a public place. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on Monday, then briefly via videolink at Hove Crown Court on Tuesday, where he was remanded in custody to make a personal appearance on September 25. Media reporting on the details of the circumstances of the attack is now restricted by law because of the current court proceedings, a routine legal procedure. Floral tributes were laid near the scene where Mr Lock died. Soon after news of Mr Lock’s death the family issued their first statement through Sussex Police. It said: "Don has been a keen cyclist since the age of 12 and had been an active member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club since 1960. “He was not your typical great grandfather and was still cycling up to 150 miles per week. He still holds the club record for the 24-hour time trial having remained unbeaten for 44 years. "He was full of energy having recently been given the all clear from cancer. Not only was he passionate continued on page 2
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