Man charged with murdering much-loved Milton Keynes security guard is given three months to prepare his defence

Murder suspect Rory Wilson has appeared at Crown Court for a date to be set for a trial.

The 50-year-old from Towcester is charged with the murder of popular security guard Gary Stanley at centre:mk on Saturday (February 28) as well as the possession of a bladed article in a public place.

Rory Wilson's trial date has been set at Aylesbury Crown Courtplaceholder image
Rory Wilson's trial date has been set at Aylesbury Crown Court

He appeared before a judge at Aylesbury Crown Court via video link from Bicester’s Bullingdon Prison this morning (Wednesday March 4).

He was remanded in custody and a date for his trial was set for June 1.

Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in for Mr Stanley, who was 52, and numerous bunches of flowers and notes have been left at the city centre in his memory.

Police were called to a “serious assault” at centre:mk at around 5.10pm on Saturday. Sadly, Gary died at the scene,

A book of condolance has been opened for him at the shopping centre and MK Dons supporters (MKDSA) are organising a tribute to him in the form of a minute’s applause in the 52nd minute at the football game on Saturday.

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