Family pay tribute to Forest of Dean stabbing victim

20 year old Luke Wasley died early on Wednesday at Coleford

Luke Wasley who died in the stabbing at Coleford on Wednesday
Author: Richard MuriePublished 16th Jun 2023
Last updated 16th Jun 2023

The family of man who died in a stabbing in the early hours of Wednesday in the Forest of Dean have released a statement paying tribute to him.

They describe 20 year old Luke Wasley as "a funny, charming and loveable man" and say "we are devastated at the loss of our beautiful boy, Luke".

"He was a loving son, brother, grandson and nephew who has been cruelly taken from us. He was a wonderful man with so much of his life still to live.

"A light has gone out in our world. He will never be replaced in our hearts," they added.

He died after an incident at Oakfields in the early hours of Wednesday (14th June).

Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder and currently remain in police custody.

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