Family of man who died in Milton Keynes pay tribute

The family of a man who died in Milton Keynes have paid tribute in a statement released by local police.

Gary Stanley, 52, passed away on February 28th after a stabbing in the centre:mk shopping centre, where he was working on duty.

Mr Stanley was the subject of multiple tributes in the aftermath of the incident by the shopping centre and by members of the public.

The family have released a statement released by Thames Valley Police paying tribute.

The statement read, “We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone, the members of the public who stopped to help, the ambulance crews, and the police. Your kindness and efforts mean more to us than we can put into words.

“We are completely heartbroken. Finding the words to express our grief feels impossible right now. The pain is overwhelming, and we are just trying to navigate each day as it comes.

“What we do know is that Gary truly touched so many hearts. He will always be remembered for his infectious smile, his silly videos, and simply for being him. He brought laughter and warmth wherever he went.

We love you always.

Love,

Ross, Pippa, Caitlin and your grandkids 🤍”