The 79-year-old granddad was found with 'multiple stab wounds' at the side of the A24 near Findon, West Sussex, at around 8.40pm last night

Don Lock

Tragic Findon road rage attack victim Don Lock had just been given the all-clear from cancer, his devastated family have revealed.
The 79-year-old granddad was found with 'multiple stab wounds' at the side of the A24 near Findon, West Sussex, at around 8.40pm last night.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the pensioner.
In a statement released through Sussex Police the family said: "Don has been a keen cyclist since the age of 12 and had been an active member of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club since 1960. He was not your typical great grandfather and was still cycling up to 150 miles per week. He still holds the club record for the 24-hour time trial having remained unbeaten for 44 years.

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Grief: Don Lock's granddaughter left flowers at the scene

"He was full of energy having recently been given the all clear from cancer. Not only was he passionate about cycling but he had also been supporting Brighton and Hove Albion since the 1940s and was a season ticket holder.
"He loved travelling the world with his wife Maureen and he adored his family. He and Maureen had just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
"Don leaves son Andy, daughter Sandra, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with the sixth great grandchild due later this year. Don had lived in Worthing for 55 years and was a popular member of the community.
"He was hugely loved by his family and friends and could often be called upon for his cycling or travel advice. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed."

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Appeal: Police had appealed for witnesses after saying Mr Lock was attacked following a minor collision and his attacker had driven away from the scene

Police had appealed for witnesses after saying Mr Lock, from nearby Worthing, was attacked following a minor collision and his attacker had driven away from the scene.
Paramedics battled to save Mr Lock but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Friends and family have paid tribute to the keen cyclist - who was described as a "lovely, lovely man" and a "irreplaceable loss to the community".
Grandson Ashley Goodlad wrote on Facebook: "He was the kindest, softest and most generous man you could ever wish to meet, its just so confusing right now just trying to work out an answer for why this has happened."

Eddie Mitchell

Arrest: A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the pensioner

He had been a popular member of Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club for around 50 years.
A spokesman told the Mirror: "Don was a kind, gentle and fair man and a good friend. He was a keen member, in fact, he was the bedrock of the club for many, many years.
"He will be an irreplaceable loss to the club and the community."