Family pay tribute to 'strong character' following Rugby murder

Mark Richmond was found with serious injuries last Thursday, and died two days later

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 8th Sep 2021
Last updated 8th Sep 2021

The man who died in Rugby at the weekend has been named as Mark Richmond.

Officers were called to a property in Newland Street shortly after 6am on Thursday (2 September) where Mark was found to have sustained multiple serious injuries.

The 47-year-old was taken to hospital but sadly died on Saturday morning (5 September).

Speaking following his death, Mark’s father Charles described his son as having a ‘strong character.’

He added: “As a youngster he got into the usual scrapes that boys do but nothing out of the ordinary.

“Sadly he had become more withdrawn as the years went by spending a lot of time alone and only occasionally with friends.

“We had a good relationship, which was maintained over the years by weekly conversations on the phone.

“I am distraught he will no longer be a part of my life and I will miss talking to him greatly.”

An 18-year-old man from Rugby has been charged with murder in connection with the incident.

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