Minute’s silence to take place at centre:mk today in memory of murdered security guard Gary Stanley
A minute’s silence is taking place at the centre:mk on Monday March 30 in memory of security guard Gary Stanley, who was fatally wounded while on duty at the shopping centre a month ago.
Mr Stanley, 52, died after being stabbed just after 5pm on Saturday February 28, in an incident that caused shock and sadness across the city.
After the centre reopened to the public on March 2, hundreds of floral tributes and pictures were left inside the building, while a book of condolence in the centre:mk’s Guest Services Lounge was filled with messages of sympathy and further tributes.
The book is set to be collected later today by Mr Stanley’s family.
The minute’s silence is taking place at 1.15pm, and is timed to coincide with his funeral, according to the BBC.
A tannoy announcement is due to be made five minutes before the period of silence.
In a post on social media, centre:mk said: "We have been overwhelmed by the kindness and support shown by the community over the last few weeks.
"To honour and remember our friend and colleague, Gary Stanley, a one-minute silence will be observed throughout the centre at 1:15pm on 30 March, allowing centre:mk staff, retailers, and the wider community the opportunity to pause and pay their respects."
Rory Wilson, 50, of St Lawrence Road South in Towcester has been charged with murder and possessing a knife in a public place in connection with Mr Stanley’s death.
Wilson appeared via video link at Aylesbury Crown Court on March 4, and was remanded in custody with a date of June 1 set for his next court appearance.