Family pay tribute to '˜caring and gentle' murdered son from Bognor Regis
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They said: “Luke was a kind, caring and gentle young man.
“He was passionate about fitness and health and was studying at college to become a fitness instructor.
“Luke also had a lifelong love of music. He had his whole life ahead of him.
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Hide Ad“He was utterly devoted to his five-year-old sister and she has lost not only her big brother, but also her best friend.
“He leaves behind loving parents, grandparents, a great-grandmother and many close friends.
“Luke was just 18 years old when he was murdered in a brutal, senseless and cowardly attack.
“We cannot find the words to describe the loss and absolute grief that we are feeling.
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Hide Ad“Please respect our need for privacy at this desperately difficult time.”
Chief Inspector Justin Burtenshaw said: “Our thoughts are with Luke’s family and friends at this sad time.
“We want to do all we can to reassure the local community and officers from the Chichester neighbourhood policing team will be available in the surrounding areas to speak to residents if they have any concerns.”
Luke, from Linden Road, Bognor Regis, was found with serious stab wounds in Alexandra Road, Chichester, just after 9pm on Friday evening.
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Hide AdSamuel Morgan, 19, unemployed, of Adelaide Road, Chichester, appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court today (Monday March 14) charged with Luke’s murder.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday (March 15).
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