Murder suspect in Milton Keynes stabbing named as Northamptonshire man Rikki Stewart
A man charged with the murder of a Milton Keynes security guard is due before court this morning.
Rikki Alexander Stewart, 50, will appear before magistrates this morning following the stabbing of security guard Gary Stanley at the Centre MK on Saturday afternoon.
Police were called to the incident at about 5.10pm and despite their life‑saving efforts, the much-loved worker sadly died at the scene.
Thames Valley Police last night named him as Gary Stanley, aged 52, from Milton Keynes. A post-mortem and formal identification will follow in due course.
Mr Stanley’s next of kin are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
Last night (Sunday, February 1), Rory Wilson formerly known as Rikki Alexander Stewart, aged 50, of St Lawrence Road South, Towcester, was charged with one count of murder and one count of possessing a knife in a public place.
He is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday).
Police issued a request to the the public not to speculate or circulate inaccurate information on social media during this live investigation. Comments about material that could be raised in court, including any mention of any previous convictions, may constitute contempt of court and should not be shared.