Family pay tribute to 63-year-old victim in Aylesbury canal murder investigation
Clive Porter was a retired police officer working for the Canal and River Trust
Last updated 29th Apr 2021
The family of a man who died along the canal in Aylesbury say he had a passion for working outdoors.
Clive Porter, was 63 and from Tring in Hertfordshire.
He has been described as a 'quiet, calm and caring person.'
He died after an incident on the Grand Union Canal in Aylesbury on Monday (26/04).
The much loved husband, father and grandfather was a police officer for 30 years before joining the Canal and River Trust.
His family have paid tribute to him today, saying:
"He was loved and respected by all who met him.
“Clive had a passion for working outdoors and meeting people. He believed in caring for people and the environment through the principle of policing by the people for the people.
“The family would like to thank the hard working investigation team at Thames Valley Police and also the family liaisons DC James Armitage and DC Lynda Stearman for their hard work and support.
“The family have also been overwhelmed by all the support and messages of condolence they have received from friends, family and the wider community.”
Earlier today we heard that a man arrested on suspicion of Clive's murder is getting hospital treatment.