This is the dramatic moment armed police apprehended a 34-year-old man on suspicion of the brutal murder of a retired lawyer who was butchered to death in a road rage attack.
The suspect was arrested on a golf course in Worthing, Sussex, three miles away from where 79-year-old Don Lock was stabbed repeatedly on Thursday evening.
It comes as more touching tributes were left at the scene where Mr Lock was killed - including one from his son which reads 'we will always look up to you'.
Andrew Lock spoke for the first time today in an emotional tribute that saw him holding back tears.
He said his father was 'full of wisdom, full of wit, always calm, always supportive and a perfect role model full of charm'.
The 48-year-old added: 'On Thursday evening dad was taken from us in what can only be described as a horrific and unprovoked attack. Our whole family are absolutely devastated with the loss of someone who can only be described as gentle, kind and loving.
'It is now a very difficult time for all of us and we will be working hard to support mum through the unenviable process that will follow as a result of the circumstances, which will only delay us the chance to move on and just remember dad for the fantastic person he was.'
Arrested: This is the dramatic moment armed police apprehended a 34-year-old man on suspicion of the brutal murder of a retired lawyer in a road rage attack
Handcuffed: The suspect was arrested on a golf course in Worthing three miles away from where 79-year-old Don Lock was stabbed to death on Thursday evening
Don Lock, 79, was stabbed to death at the side of the A24 near Findon, West Sussex, at 8.40pm last night
'The perfect role model': Don Lock's son Andrew (pictured right) spoke publicly for the first time today in an emotional tribute that saw him holding back tears
A touching tribute by Don Lock's son, Andrew, was left at the scene where the great-grandfather was brutally murdered. It read: 'Forever in our hearts dearest dad...We will always look up to you. Miss you big time'
A number of cyclists have been placing flowers at the scene this morning. Mr Lock was a keen cyclists who had been helping to run a time trial at his beloved Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club before he was killed
Mr Lock's widow Maureen (pictured in grey) visited the scene yesterday to lay flowers for her husband
Police are continuing to question the man over the murder of the keen cyclist, whose wounds were so horrific an eyewitness said he was probably ‘dead before he hit the ground’.
Officers were this morning granted further time to interview the suspect, up until midnight on Sunday.
Residents of the picturesque Sussex village where the attack took place are still trying to come to terms with its brutality, as mourners again began laying flowers and messages this morning.
A poignant tribute left by Mr Lock's son, Andrew, read: 'Forever in our hearts dearest dad. Now you are flying high with the seagulls. We will always look up to you. Miss you big time.'
Mr Lock, who had just been given the all-clear following cancer treatment, was driving home after helping to organise a race at his cycling club when his car clipped another vehicle at a junction. He got out of his car to exchange details with the driver before being savagely attacked.
The pensioner's distraught 77-year-old widow, Maureen, laid flowers at the scene yesterday evening.
She said: ‘He was a wonderful husband for 55 years and it finishes like this.’
Armed police helped by a helicopter caught a 34-year-old suspect on a golf course in Worthing three miles away. Mr Lock, who had two children, was murdered on the outskirts of Findon on Thursday evening.
George Lister heard the commotion and came out of his house to find Mr Lock lying in a pool of blood on the grass central reservation of the A24.
‘He was in a hell of a state,’ said the 72-year-old. ‘People talk about him receiving multiple stab wounds but it was worse than that.
'The man had stab wounds all over both sides of his neck, his shoulders and his back. Basically he had been butchered.
Mrs Lock paid tribute to her 'wonderful' husband of 55 years as she and other family members visited the site
A cyclist was today was pictured riding away from the scene (right). A number have been leaving poignant messages in Mr Lock's memory
A man lays flowers in the picturesque Sussex village where the attack took place on Thursday evening
Mr Lock's widow was visibly distraught as she and other family members visited the scene yesterday shortly after they revealed he had only just been given the all-clear from cancer
Family and friends lay flowers near the scene of the brutal stabbing which took place on Thursday evening
Mr Lock (pictured centre, pushing the bike) was an active member of his local cycling team Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club
‘This man had lived through the Second World War and everything else in a long life and then he has his life taken away.
‘It is unbelievable. In all honesty from the injuries I saw he had sustained I think the poor bloke was dead before he hit the ground.
‘There was a woman who had taken charge of first aid and she was desperately trying to give him chest compression by pressing down hard on him.
‘I went over to see if I could do anything for him but there was nothing I could do.’
Mr Lister said another witness filmed part of the number plate of the suspect’s vehicle and the footage was seized by police.
He had been a member of the club for more than 60 years and recently worked in the role as press secretary
Two women, believed to Mr Lock's daughter (right) and granddaughter (left) paid tribute to the 79-year-old
His family, pictured at the scene, described him as a 'keen cyclist' who was 'full of energy' in a statement
Forensics remained at the scene yesterday to continue their investigation and officers are still appealing for witnesses to come forward
Armed officers from Sussex Police stormed Worthing Golf Course in West Sussex yesterday afternoon where they arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with Mr Lock's murder
The stabbing happened on the A24 at 8.40pm on Thursday night (top) and a 34-year-old man was arrested less than three miles away at Worthing Golf Club yesterday
The arrest took place 18 hours later.
Steven Wilford, 29, the professional at Hill Barn Golf Club in Worthing, said police cars and at least one dog unit raced into the club car park yesterday.
‘We were told that the suspect was spotted on foot in the Broadwater Green area of the town.
‘The man was then chased on foot from there across a nearby cricket field and then leapt over the fence near Worthing College.
‘The man then ran through our club car park and into the trees and a links path right next to our first tee and fairway.’
He said the police helicopter directed officers to the suspect’s hiding place near the second tee.
Richard Sharp, bar manager at the adjoining Worthing Golf Club, said: ‘Police were stopping people as they were coming in and out of the golf course and there was a helicopter flying around.
‘Someone said he was in the bushes and they were looking around. Apparently he ran round the corner and down a pathway which is where they found him.’
Yesterday, the scene of the horrific assault remained cordoned off as grieving relatives, cycling club members and villagers came to pay tribute.
Among them was Mr Lock’s granddaughter Kirsty Goodlad, 26, who wept as she lay a bouquet of flowers.
In a note, she said: ‘I love you so much … just wishing I could hug you one last time and tell you what an amazing man, husband, granddad, dad you are.’
Mr Lock’s son Andrew, 48, and daughter Sandra, 52, were said to be ‘in absolute trauma’ at the £300,000 family home in Worthing.
Their father spent most of his career working for Miller Parris solicitors in Worthing. His widow is a retired librarian.
Sue Roger, a 68-year-old neighbour, said: ‘He was a lovely, generous and kind man. A real gentleman. He was a keen cyclist and would cycle 40 miles a day, even at his age.
‘Him and Maureen were always off on cruise holidays. The last one they did was to the Baltic Sea and they had just booked another one together for September. They were expecting their sixth great-grandchild in December.’
Mr Lock had been helping to run a time trial at his beloved Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club before he was killed.
Graeme Gill, who is the chairman of the club, said: ‘We are all in shock at hearing what happened to Don. He was just a lovely guy and the heart of the club. It was just typical of him that he was out on a summer evening supporting one of our time trials.’
Mr Lock held two club cycling records, cycling 428 miles in 24 hours in 1971, and 729 miles in 12 hours in a three-man team in 1964.
A Sussex Police spokesman said a 34-year-old Worthing man was being held on suspicion of murder. Police are not looking for anyone else.
Mr Lock's granddaughter (left) arrives at the scene of the incident to lay flowers in tribute to the pensioner
A floral tribute from the victim's granddaughter describes him as a 'very special grandad, my only grandad'
An officer at the scene said that detectives have recovered this bag (pictured) from the wooded path, believed to have belonged to the suspect, and confirmed they are not looking for any one else at this time
Police officers stand guard near the cordoned off area where the black bag was found today
In a statement last night, Mr Lock’s family revealed he had recently been given the all-clear from cancer and was looking to the future.
Last night a Sussex police source revealed that the knife understood to have been used in the murder of Mr Lock had been recovered.
MailOnline understands the weapon – along with items of clothing – were retrieved from the wooded area where the 34-year-old suspect was arrested between Worthing and Hill Barn Golf Club.
Mr Lock's family yesterday issued a tribute to the long-term cycling enthusiast and grandfather-of-four.
It said: 'Don has been a keen cyclist since the age of 12 and had been an active member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club since 1960.
Police forensic officers were seen searching the area and were spotted removing items from the scene
The elderly victim, John Lock, was named by friend John Lucas (left) as he went to lay a tribute at the scene
Mr Lock's granddaughter and her partner leave the scene after laying flowers in memory of Mr Lock
'He was not your typical great grandfather and was still cycling up to 150 miles per week. He still holds the club record for the 24-hour time trial having remained unbeaten for 44 years.
'He was full of energy having recently been given the all clear from cancer. Not only was he passionate about cycling but he had also been supporting Brighton and Hove Albion since the 1940s and was a season ticket holder.
'He loved travelling the world with his wife Maureen and he adored his family. He and Maureen had just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
'Don leaves son Andy, daughter Sandra, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with the sixth great grandchild due later this year.
'Don had lived in Worthing for 55 years and was a popular member of the community.
'He was hugely loved by his family and friends and could often be called upon for his cycling or travel advice. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed.'
A team of forensic officers were seen combing the area looking for evidence after the brutal stabbing
Police said the pensioner was travelling alone on the remote patch of road, just four miles from the large seaside town of Worthing, where he lived
The stabbing happened opposite the turning for Findon and Wyevale Garden Centre on the A24 on Thursday
Mourners arrived at the scene to lay flowers after the death of Mr Lock, described by his grandson as 'the kindest, softest and most generous man you could ever wish to meet'
Alan Palmer, 70, club secretary of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club, paid tribute to his friend and described him as the 'backbone' of the club whose death will be an 'irreplaceable loss'.
He said: 'John Lock was a kind gentle family man and a good friend. He was a key member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club in fact, the backbone of the club for many years.
'He was always well respected through the cycling fraternity he was a member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club for over 50 years and served the club well in many different roles.
'John was an enthusiastic member of the club and although he no longer raced, he would always support the club in its many ventures and would provide support, guidance and in encouragement to all.
'His death will be an irreplaceable loss to the club and our thoughts are with the family to whom the club will off their total support.
'I was extremely shocked and I know other members in the club felt the same way.
'He was a key member of the club and would turn up and offer support regularly.
This aerial shot shows the junction where the brutal stabbing took place close to the Black Horse pub in Findon
Detective Superintendent Adam Hibbert described it as a 'frenzied attack' and said Mr Lock had 'no chance to defend himself'
DS Hibbert gave a press conference to waiting members of the media on Friday, shortly before a man was arrested in connection with the murder
Speaking at the scene, John Lucas, who had known Mr Lock for more than 50 years, said: 'It's such a terrible thing.
'He was an unbelievable guy. He would do anything for anyone. I can't understand how it happened.
'He wouldn't have got out of the car and caused any trouble at all. He wasn't that type of guy. He has been in the cycling club - Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club - more than 60 years.'
Mr Lock's daughter Sandra and granddaughter Kirsty were at the scene to lay flowers today while grandson, Ashley Goodlad, 25, also of Worthing, paid an emotional tribute on his Facebook page.
He said: 'He was the kindest, softest and most generous man you could ever wish to meet, it's just so confusing right now just trying to work out an answer for why this has happened.'
Excelsior club membership secretary, Mick Irons, said Mr Lock would be sorely missed.
'I learnt about the news this morning. He will be a great loss to the club. He had been seen around cycling recently,' he said.
Detective Superintendent Adam Hibbert, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: 'Mr Lock was the victim of a frenzied attack that he had no chance to defend himself against.'
Paramedics attended the collision on the A24 at Findon following the incident just before 8.40pm last night
Helicopter Emergency Medical doctors also attended the stabbing and desperately tried to save Mr Lock
Despite desperate attempts by medics, the 79-year-old cycling enthusiast died at the side of the road
Grazina Vasiliauskiene, 35, a carer on her way to a patient's house, arrived two minutes after the attack and pulled over after she saw a crowd of people at the side of the road.
She said the pensioner was lying down face down in a puddle of blood on grass when she managed to find a weak pulse.
Ms Vasiliauskiene was joined by a 25-year-old nurse and they took turns performing CPR on him by giving him chest compressions until the ambulance arrived five minutes later.
Speaking on behalf of Grazina, who was 'too distressed to talk about it', her daughter Liveta Vasiliauskaite said her Lithuanian mother told her it was the 'most horrific thing she'd ever seen'.
Explaining what her mum had told her about the incident, she said: 'She was driving past it [the scene] and saw there were three parked cars and so she stopped and went over there - they said they had called an ambulance.
'She had some knowledge of what to do and went on her knees and tried to find a pulse. A woman who was a nurse came over and tried to help her give CPR until the ambulance got there.
'Unfortunately it was too late. She had got to where it happened about two minutes after he was stabbed. My mum told me there was definitely eight or more stab wounds.
Mr Lock was travelling on his own on the dual carriageway through the remote village of Findon, West Sussex
The air ambulance (pictured) was also on the scene to assist but it was too late to save the pensioner
Police interview witnesses who were at the scene shortly before 9pm yesterday evening as the road was closed for a forensic investigation
The collision happened on the A24 at Findon, West Sussex, (shown on map) shortly after 8.30pm last night
'They had to turn him onto his back and realised all the stab wounds were round his neck and head. Blood was squirting out of him.
'My mum really tried her best but unfortunately it was too late. He had lost so much blood.
'She said it was the most horrific thing she has ever seen in her life. She had to leave when the ambulance got there and went to go and care for her patient but she just couldn't think straight.
'I'm so proud of her for what she did, I could never have done something like that, I would have just passed out.
'Mum is disgusted that someone can do that. She won't drive with her windows down now.'
Officers are also said to be analysing footage taken 50 minutes after the stabbing, which shows a car travelling the wrong way down the A24.
The murder has stunned residents in the village of Findon, which has been described as a 'very quiet community' in the South Downs National Park.
Laura Muchmore, 21, who works in a garden centre close to the murder scene, said: 'It's really shocking for an area like this. Nothing ever happens round here.
'And it's especially shocking that the victim was an old man. Findon is a really lovely little village. It's so picturesque and it's not known for this type of crime.'
Another resident, who declined to be named, said: 'It's horrendous. It's such a quiet little village and so unusual for something like this to happen.'
Reverend Helena Buque, from St John the Baptist parish church in the village, described the village as a 'very quiet community'.
'There is a sense of shock it has happened,' she said. 'A sense of disbelief - and profound sadness for the family of the man who lost his life. Our prayers are with them.'
Yasmin Streeter, 54, who lives on Cross Lane near the scene, said: 'We were having a cup of tea last night and then we heard the air ambulance fly over.
'Helicopters have been going overhead this morning and there have been other sirens.
'They have shut off Findon Road and it has been quite busy here as all the traffic is coming through - it's just been a constant stream of cars.'
The collision happened on the A24 at Findon, West Sussex, (shown on map) shortly after 8.30pm last night.
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