Nearly £5,500 has been raised for the family of Richard Woodcock who was murdered while trying to rescue a young boy.
The father-of-two heard screams from a neighbouring flat in Milton Keynes and bravely went to help.
The 38-year-old Highways Officer was attacked himself and died from traumatic head injuries on the morning of Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Armed police who were called to Denmead in Two Mile Ash tasered and then shot dead Kelvin Igweani, 24. The boy was taken to hospital with injuries. His mother and sister had escaped unharmed.
Last week inquests were opened and adjourned into the two deaths.
A Just Giving Page has already raised £5,475. It has been set up by is friend Joshua Farrell who wrote: “As many of you may of heard, Richard Woodcock tragically lost his life when helping save a young boy.
“Those of you who knew Richard, know what an incredible person he was and he showed that right up until his untimely end. Richard was able to make anyone around him chuckle and he made everyone and anyone feel important. He was an amazing father, husband, son, uncle, brother and friend. There isn’t a moment that will go by that he won‘t be sorrowfully missed.
“Richard leaves behind a wife and two children. After speaking to his wife and gaining consent to set up this page, all fund will go to his family. 100% of the money from this page will go to them to help them in anyway they need, whether it be for funeral costs or supporting them through this difficult time.”
In a statement Richard’s family said: “ We are devastated Richard has been taken from us in such circumstances, but we are also so immensely proud of the sacrifice that he has made to try and save a little boy’s life.”
