Mr Wails' friend Michael Main told the BBC: "It's sad to know he's gone so early." Mr Main, a friend of Mr Wails and the other two victims, told the BBC he knew him as a regular at The Blagrave Arms pub. Mr Wails is understood to be a senior scientist at a global chemicals company and a supporter of the LGBT+ community, the Telegraph reports. PinkNews reports Mr Ritchie-Bennett and Mr Furlong were members of the LGBT+ community. A heart-shaped floral tribute and candles have been placed outside the Blagrave Arms pub in Reading town centre.

Source: Daily Mirror June 22, 2020 16:09 UTC