WIFE WATCHED HORROR-FULLY AS THIEVES KILLED HER HUSBAND WITH HIS OWN CAR
The devastated uncle of a man who who was fatally injured while trying to stop his car from being stolen in Chorlton has spoken of his grief.
Michael Samwell, 35, rushed out of his home in the early hours of Sunday morning - only be run over by his own Audi S3 car as it was being driven away.
Tributes have been paid to Michael, a former navy officer known as Mike, and a vigil was held last night in a south Manchester church on Sunday evening.
The victim’s uncle, Cliff Blake, has explained how Michael’s wife Jessica saw the horrific attack take place just yards from their house.
He said: “Jess saw the whole thing happen. They heard something, as someone had broken in and Mike went downstairs to see what was going on.
“Jess followed and Mike had gone outside… the person just drove at him and killed him. Jess was there and witnessed it. It’s just horrific – she will have those images with her for the rest of her life.”
Cliff also praised his nephew, adding to the Daily Mail: “Mike was a lovely lad, intelligent and well-liked. He was fit and sporty, a keen skier and cyclist. But there was no aggression in him at all. If only he hadn’t woken up.”
While Mrs Samwell’s brother, Simon Lowth, said she was completely devastated over the tragedy and isn’t yet ready to speak.
He said: “We are just in a state of shock. I have sent [Jessica] a text saying I was thinking of her and she just replied: ‘Thank you’. I have spoken to our mum and she says that [Jessica] doesn’t want to speak to anyone. She is in total shock. She is completely heartbroken and we are all devastated for her.”
The pair, who have no children together, wed in July 2011.
On Sunday, more than 50 people gathered outside Michael Samwell’s local church to lay flowers for the tragic victim in an afternoon vigil.
The short service was led by Revd Mike Walsh at Chorlton Central Church.
Mourners then made the walk to Cranbourne Road, where they placed flowers at the scene of the crime.
Police have launched a murder investigation following the shocking incident.
On Monday morning, officers confirmed that man has been arrested in connection with Michael’s death.
The 21-year-old man remains in police custody for questioning on suspicion of murder.
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