The family of a man who died after rescuing a suspected child in danger said they were “immensely proud” of him.
The body of Richard Woodcock, 38, was found by the police when officers forcibly entered a Two Mile Ash property in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, after being called to a riot at around 9.40 a.m. on June 26.
Another man, Kelvin Odichukumma Igweani, 24, was shot four times by police on the property and pronounced dead, the Milton Keynes Coroner’s Court said this week.
Child rushed to hospital with injuries after being taken from home
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is investigating the circumstances of the shooting, said officers also found a seriously injured two-year-old on the property, who on Friday was in danger of being killed. dead. to the hospital.
In a statement, Mr Woodcock’s family said: “We have always been so proud of Richard and all he has achieved in life.
“We are devastated that Richard was taken from us in such circumstances, but we are also extremely proud of the sacrifice he made to try to save the life of a little boy.
“His actions on Saturday morning were the type of man he was and that’s how we would like to be remembered.
“A lot of people loved Richard, probably more than he ever realized, and he will be a huge loss to all of his friends, family and co-workers.”
Mr Woodcock’s wife added: “Richard, it has been a blessing to share my life with you, my dearest friend, my greatest love, my soul mate.
Police have been called over an ongoing disruption
“My kind, generous, funny, intelligent and cheeky husband.
“Thank you for loving me and being the best father to our children. I will love you and treasure our time together forever.”
On Friday, two separate hearings were opened on the death of Mr.
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Source: news.sky.com
This notice was published: 2021-07-03 16:55:00
