Barnaby Webber’s family visit spot where he died
The student as killed along with Grace O’Malley-Kumar in an incident on Tuesday in Nottingham.
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Your support makes all the difference.The family of university student Barnaby Webber have visited the scene of where he was stabbed to death.
The 19-year-old University of Nottingham student died alongside fellow undergraduate Grace O’Malley-Kumar in an incident on Tuesday in the city.
Mr Webber’s family said they laid flowers at the spot in Ilkeston Road because “we owe it to both Barnaby and Grace to let them know we are here”.
In a statement released to the PA news agency, his family, from Taunton, Somerset, said: “We chose to come to this dreadful space because we owe it to both Barnaby and Grace to let them know we are here.
“As has been expressed by so many already, heartbreak cannot begin to describe our loss.
“As painful as this tribute today has been, it is yet another step forward on the very long, dark journey we have been forced to take.
“We would like to thank all at Nottingham University and the police for their professionalism, diligence, respect and care they have shown during this time.”
Earlier this week, Mr Webber’s parents David and Emma, and younger brother Charlie, described their “complete devastation” at the “senseless murder of our son”, saying he was a “beautiful, brilliant, bright young man, with everything in life to look forward to”.
Mr and Mrs Webber have previously addressed a vigil for their son in Nottingham’s Old Market Square and thanked the people of the city for their support.
The teenager was a talented cricketer who played for Taunton-based Bishops Hull Cricket Club, as well as the university team.
A former pupil of Taunton School also posted a tribute in the Old Tauntonians alumni group on Facebook, describing him as a “wonderful young man with much to look forward to”.