Security Guard Killed at Centre:MK in Milton Keynes as Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

Thames Valley Police have launched a murder investigation after a 52-year-old security guard was fatally stabbed at Centre: MK in Milton Keynes on Saturday evening. The arrest and the closure of the shopping complex have raised immediate public-safety measures while officers continue enquiries into the incident.

Centre: MK in Milton Keynes

Police were called to Centre: MK just after 5pm on Saturday—described in statements as just after 5pm, about 17: 10 GMT and around 5. 10pm—following reports of a stabbing. Despite life-saving efforts, the 52-year-old male victim died at the scene. The shopping complex remained closed on Sunday while a "scenewatch" and an active scene were maintained as officers carried out enquiries. Centre: MK advised visitors to speak with officers in the area if they had concerns.

Thames Valley Police investigation and arrest

Thames Valley Police identified the incident as a murder investigation and said the coroner had been informed, though the victim had not been formally identified. A 50-year-old man from Towcester, Northamptonshire, was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. Officers have informed the victim's next of kin, who are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie on public safety

Chief Superintendent Emma Baillie, the local commander for Milton Keynes, said detectives are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident and there is no known threat to the wider public. She warned of an increased police presence in the area while investigations continue and appealed to the public for help with enquiries. Police statements confirmed that a scene will remain in place while officers carry out further work.

Family, friends and colleagues remember Gary Stanley

Locally, family and friends have named the victim as Gary Stanley. A fundraising page set up to support his family described him as a "wonderful, gentle giant, " and relatives have paid tribute to him as a hardworking man who would help anyone. His fiancé's sister called him a "one-in-a-million" partner and the family's "pillar of strength, " and noted he was a father-of-one and a grandfather. Former colleague Andy Simpson, who worked with him as a doorman about 20 years ago, recalled that Stanley never raised his voice and always greeted people with a big smile while working at Centre: MK.