Horror as security worker stabbed to death at shopping centre in broad daylight attack

Officers were called to Centre:MK in the centre of the town at around 5.10pm on Saturday, Thames Valley Police said.

Sadly, a 52-year-old man from Milton Keynes named Gary Stanley died at the scene.

The force added that on Sunday evening, Rory Wilson formerly known as Rikki Alexander Stewart, aged 50, of St Lawrence Road South, Towcester, has been charged with one count of murder and one count of possessing a knife in a public place.

The shopping centre was still closed on Sunday, while officers remained at the scene.

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The victim was a security worker, according to the Security Industry Federation Trade Union, which posted on the social media platform X to “strongly condemn any violence against hardworking security professionals”.

Chief superintendent Emma Baillie, local commander for Milton Keynes, said: “We are in the very early stages of this murder investigation, but we have made an arrest and are we are not currently looking for anyone else. There is no known threat to the wider public.

“Members of the public are likely to see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate and we would advise anyone with any concerns to please speak to one of our uniformed officers.”

In a statement posted on Facebook, Centre:MK said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all those affected. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or via the TVP website, quoting reference number INC-20260228-1537.

To report information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.