Road Rage Murder: Beloved Grandfather Killed in Frenzied Attack

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Detectives are still trying to piece together the events of a brutal road rage murder that occurred on a busy road in Findon, West Sussex. Don Lock, a 79-year-old retired solicitor and dedicated cyclist, was stabbed repeatedly in a "frenzied" attack after bumping the back of a car in front of him. Despite the efforts of paramedics and passersby, Lock died at the scene. A 34-year-old suspect was arrested within half an hour of a live TV appeal, and is currently in custody being questioned by murder squad officers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Don Lock, a 79-year-old retired solicitor and cyclist, was stabbed repeatedly in a "frenzied" attack after bumping the back of a car in front of him.
  • The attack occurred on a busy road in Findon, West Sussex, and the suspect fled the scene in a car.
  • A 34-year-old suspect was arrested within half an hour of a live TV appeal and is currently in custody being questioned by murder squad officers.
  • Lock was a devoted husband to his wife, Maureen, and had been married for 55 years.
  • He is also survived by his son, daughter, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, with a sixth great-grandchild due later this year.
  • Lock was a keen cyclist and had been an active member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club since 1960, holding the club record for the 24-hour time trial for 44 years.
  • He had recently been given the all-clear from cancer and was "full of energy" before his death.
  • Lock was a season ticket holder for Brighton and Hove Albion and had been a fan since the 1940s.
  • The family is being supported by loved ones, including Mr. Goodlad, Lock's grandson, who described him as "the kindest, softest and most generous man you could ever wish to meet".
  • Neighbours described the family as "lovely" and were in deep shock at the news.
  • Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club called Lock the "bedrock" of the squad, and his former employer, Miller Parris Solicitors, paid tribute to him as a "much respected and loved retired colleague".

Statistics:

  • The suspect was arrested within 30 minutes of a live TV appeal for information.
  • Lock was stabbed around 8-10 times in the neck and head.
  • The attack occurred on a dual carriageway, where Lock was pronounced dead.
  • 3 parked cars were at the scene of the crime when Grazina Vasiliauskiene, 35, arrived.
  • Lock was a season ticket holder for Brighton and Hove Albion for over 70 years.
  • The family has five great-grandchildren, with a sixth due later this year.
  • Lock held the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club record for the 24-hour time trial for 44 years.

Sources:

  • [Ben Rossington, This is the dramatic moment police swooped to arrest a man over the alleged road rage murder of a beloved grandad]