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High Wycombe murder probe: Tributes left to victim in Micklefield Road
Dozens of tributes to a man whose death has sparked a murder investigation have been left at the spot where he died in High Wycombe.
Bunches of flowers, candles, balloons and photographs mark the tragic scene where the man in his fifties was found on the floor in Micklefield Road at the junction with Hicks Farm Rise at about 12.20am on Saturday.
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He was surrounded by a group of males who fled when police arrived. He tragically died despite attempts to give him CPR, sparking a murder probe.
The man's identity has not been officially released by Thames Valley Police, but tributes at the scene are made out to Andrew.
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A note attached to one bunch of flowers reads: "Rest in peace Andrew. Gone too soon."
Another reads: "Andrew, missing you already. We're heartbroken. All our love always."
"We will never forget that smile. RIP Andrew," another says.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder - a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man, both from High Wycombe.
If you have any information, call 101 quoting investigation reference number 59 (31/7).
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From Diane Cook Leave your tribute hereSorry for your loss what a tragic day sending condolences
From Robbie Hill Leave your tribute hereR. I. P Andrew gone but definitely not forgotten lots of love Joanne and Robbie x P. S can't have a fruit pastille without thinking of you my friend x
From Zoe mabbs Leave your tribute hereThis world is so cruel at times and our thoughts are with all your family right now but you have a new purpose now and we will miss you. RIP friend...Alwin and Zoë x
From Danny morris Leave your tribute hereSo sad andrew my freind. X danny morris.
From paul gray Leave your tribute hereSo many great memories and will never be forgotten.
R.I.P Andy
From Belinda Huggins Leave your tribute hereOur Friend, Our Family Our Totteridge Solider Andrew Ballantyne 🖤
From Kym Leave your tribute hereGone to soon R.I.P..
Andrew ❤️
From Mandy Leave your tribute hereRip andrew
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereR.I.E.P Andrew heavens Gained another Angel in devastation. Wycombe & the community will never forget you.
From Nikoli reece Leave your tribute hereSo sorry to hear what happenedl,will always remember the time's we spent as kid's back in the day,will raise a glass to you an family.
Nikoli Reece
From Jackie Gilbert Leave your tribute hereRIP
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereAbsolutely shock to here the news about Andrew my heart sunk. You were such a friendly guy rest easy my friend.
From David Martin Leave your tribute hereI cannot believe that I will never ever see him again, I only spoke to the late great Andrew less than 2 weeks ago to say hello and I was looking forward to seeing him again, but that now is not going to happen. I will miss that smile of Andrew, it was like he was in a good mood or bad mood but that does not matter he was always very well behaved and would not hurt a fly, he would treat everyone with respect and keep the peace. I will miss him very much and so will all of his friends and family who are going through the most horrible difficult situation at this time. I offer all of them my very sincere sympathy and condolence. High Wycombe will never ever be the same again without the late great Andrew, you may have gone way too soon but you will never ever be forgotten. You will be looking down on all of us. Rest in peace my very best friend and my dear buddy, I am so sad with tears.
From James Campbell Leave your tribute hereGod bless you Andrew, you will always be in my heart. Thinking of all your family.,especially your mum and dad. We will meet again in God's bar xxx
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereSleep well Andrew I will miss u and never forget that laugh and smile..life will never be the same my friend.
From Rachel and family Leave your tribute hereWill always remember you for that massive smile, laugh and cheeky banter, and remembering the days of you guys and loads of us at club x and town field house, the halfway house, horse and barge and many other places when we were all young and out partying , thinking of your Children, Grandchildren and Family at this awful time, RIP Andrew! Another life taken far too soon!
From Su pearce Leave your tribute hereHeartbreaking, such an amazing guy always a smile when you see him, you will be soooooo missed Andrew Ballentyne 😢 my heart goes out to your family & friends. R.I.P darling 💛💙💚💜🤎🤍🖤xxx
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereAndrew you were one of a kind...I'll always remember you with a smile on your face. So sorry that this has happened. Sending all of our love to your family and friends.
Love Sarah and the girls x
From David Rutland Leave your tribute hereRIP Andrew taken way to soon big man, thinking of your friends and family at this sad time, sleep tight.
From Sian oyesanya Leave your tribute hereAndrew you were always a lively, chatty, fun character, always had time for a chat. Everyone knew you loved life. You will be missed by friends in this community.
From Michelle Moy Leave your tribute hereSending our prayers and condolences to Andrew's family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace. With blessings from Felix, Beaulin, Michelle Caesar and family.
From Julia King Leave your tribute hereI’m so sad to hear of your loss in such a tragic way. My heart goes out to the family. 🙏🏾
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereWe didn't know you but thoughts and prayers to your family and friends you didn't deserve this.
From Brian Charles Leave your tribute hereI'm truly really saddened to hear about this tragedy of Andrew, he and I had such good laughs many years ago. Really, really gutted and saddened to hear about this.
Rest in peace Andrew, your old buddy Brian.
From Maria hancock Leave your tribute hereI cannot comprehend what your family are feeling right now… I didn’t know you personally but may you rest in peace… 💙
From Jenny Edwards Leave your tribute hereDidn’t know you but this should never happen, thinking of your family at this sad time. Jenny, Bowerdean Road.
From Adam and Jo Leave your tribute hereRIEP Andrew. Fly high with the fallen soljahs my friend and see you on the other side xoxo
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereSo sorry for such a sad loss within the local community, our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. RIP.
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereR.I.P Andrew, thoughts are with your family and friends x
From Gary Foreman Leave your tribute hereSad sad loss...love to the whole family.
From Sharonne Ryan Leave your tribute hereRIP
Thoughts are with family and friends
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereRIEP Andrew xx
From Helen Ellis-Brown Leave your tribute hereAndrew, my dear school friend, I am devastated by your untimely passing. Justice is coming!!! May God keep Jennifer and the rest of your family safe and give healing. Sending love from Virginia.
From Kim Leave your tribute hereA murder in the community is just shocking…I grew up in the area as a child. I didn’t know you in person, but knew of you. Nevertheless my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIEP
From Debbie Macinnes Leave your tribute hereRIP Andrew
Always a smile on your face you will never be forgotten. ❤️
Thinking of your family at this sad time ❤️
From Kelly Sweeney Leave your tribute hereSo sad to hear of your passing Andrew, always had a smile and never went by without saying hello, Micklefield has lost a legend! My heart goes out to your family..RIP big Guy...xx
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereAndy you were a lovey man and so good to me, I will miss your laugh and smile
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereRip. Condolences to the family x thinking of you at this hard time x
From Community contributor Leave your tribute hereSo very sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers for the family
From Kevin Williams Leave your tribute hereMy condolences to the family of the poor man. My thoughts are with you all. Taken to young. Rest in peace my friend
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