Victim of murder in the park

A photograph has been released of the man stabbed to death in a park before a crowd of horrified sunbathers.

Ben Cargill, 25, was meeting a friend when his attacker struck from behind with a carving knife.

He collapsed bleeding on a path as onlookers dialled emergency services. But paramedics declared him dead at the scene.

Mr Cargill's parents today said they could not comprehend why their son had been killed.

Jim Cargill, 57, said: "He did not deserve to have this happen to him. We are devastated because we loved him and we know he loved us.

"We can't understand why this has happened to our son."

Mr Cargill said Ben had called to say he could not attend a family barbecue because a friend wanted to meet in a park to discuss a problem she was having.

Ben was attacked from behind as he approached the rendezvous in Chesham, Bucks.

Mr Cargill said his son had been a bright pupil who gained 10 GCSEs. He played pool for the local pub side, where locals described him as popular.

His father added: "He was a funloving son. We spoke every day and used to see him at least once a week. To say we will miss him is an understatement."