In a tragic and heart-wrenching incident, the wife of Matthew Bryant, a beloved landlord, who was fatally stabbed in their jointly operated pub, has shared her deep sorrow. The Hare and Hounds pub in Maidstone, Kent, became the scene of a dreadful tragedy when Matthew Bryant (pictured above) was discovered with multiple stab wounds on Monday night.
Shockingly, he was set to embark on a special anniversary trip with his wife the following day.
In a heartfelt tribute to her husband, who tragically lost his life while 'doing a job he loved,' Caroline Bryant took to Facebook, expressing her profound grief with a simple yet poignant message: 'My heart is broken. x'
A woman in her 50s, believed to have a connection to the victim, has been apprehended on suspicion of his murder.
Matthew Bryant had earned accolades as a hero for his quick thinking and action when he provided first aid to his pub pool team captain, who had suffered a violent incident involving a punch and a head injury on an earlier occasion.
The pub's patrons and friends took to social media to honor the memory of this 'absolute gent' who had assumed ownership of the Hare and Hounds in 2015.
Daniel Hoggart conveyed his disbelief, saying, 'Absolute gent you always will be Matt. I just don’t want to believe this.' Mark Osborne offered his condolences, stating, 'All my thoughts go out to all his family and friends; heaven has gained a true angel. R.I.P Matt.'
According to a spokesperson from the Kent Police, 'Officers have taken a woman into custody on suspicion of murder in Maidstone.
The incident unfolded on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6 p.m. on Lower Boxley Road. Kent Police, alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service, responded to the call.
A man at the scene was treated for injuries consistent with stab wounds and tragically pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. His next of kin have been notified.
The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate has initiated an investigation into the incident. It is known that the suspect and the victim had a prior connection.
A cordon remains in place at the scene as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this distressing incident.
In another shocking and disturbing case, a mother named Shakira Spencer endured unimaginable torment at the hands of three individuals described as 'sadistic killers.' She was subjected to starvation, torture, and beatings before being left to perish in a locked cupboard within her West London residence. See detailed story here.
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