Second victim of Reading terror attack named as American friend of British teacher who was killed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukvictim to have been named so far. His Facebook page states he is originally from Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.He was one of three people stabbed to death in a terror attack at Forbury Gardens in Reading on Saturday night.Woody Johnson, US ambassador to the UK, has confirmed an American citizen was killed in the attack.Martin Cooper, chief executive of Reading Pride, said he had known Mr Ritchie-Bennett and Mr Furlong, supporters of the LGBT+ charity, for at least two years, having met them at a pub.“Their loss is a tragedy to so many people,” he said.“It was always a pleasure drinking and socialising and just being in their company.“They should be remembered as extremely friendly gentleman who were always fun, engaging and a pleasure to be.
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