THE family of a man who was stabbed to death has released a tribute in his memory.

Lewis Butler, who was 44 at the time of his death, died on January 17 last year after being stabbed by Abubakar Sako, 18.

The incident occurred in Buttermere Close and emergency services treated Lewis, from Bletchley, at the scene for serious injuries before taking him to Milton Keynes General Hospital where he died.

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Sakho, of Pinewood Drive, Bletchley, was handed a consecutive 10-year extended determinant sentence for the manslaughter. 

Lewis's family, through THames Valley Police, has now released a statement in memory of their 'loving son, brother, fiancee, uncle and dear friend'.

It reads: "Abubakar Sakho took our Lewis from us. He took a life with a complete disregard to the impact of his actions.

“Lewis was a family man, a loving son, brother, fiancée, uncle and dear friend to most. Lewis left his home unarmed with every intention of returning but due to the actions of Sakho, that never happened.

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"Everyone that knew Lewis was robbed of the chance to give him the goodbye he deserved.

“It has been deeply distressing to have to accept Sakho’s manslaughter plea.

"Not only because Mr Sakho showed no remorse during the court proceedings but because he went on to commit further violent offences whilst in remand for his initial offences.

“We are glad that the case has come to a close and some justice has been served. However, regardless of the outcome from the sentencing, there is no punishment that could be considered suitable for the loss of someone so beloved.

“We’d like to say a special thank you to the victim support team which have done a fantastic job in supporting our entire family throughout an incredibly difficult time.”

The Old Bailey court heard that the defendant had went out to deal drugs armed with a knife. 

During the course of the drug deal, the defendant stabbed Lewis in the abdomen before making off.

Sakho previously pleaded guilty to one count each of possession of bladed article, being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class A, and manslaughter.

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While on remand for the Bletchley manslaughter, Sakho was charged in relation to an assault at Feltham Prison and Young Offender Institution in Feltham, London.

He was found guilty of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent at the Old Bailey on July 20.