A former senior insurance executive was killed by at least two people who broke into his house over the weekend, media reports say.
Guy Hedger, 61, was shot in the early hours of Sunday by the burglars who invaded his Dorset village home. He was with his husband who witnessed the incident, according to the reports.
Hedger, a former marketing and brand director at LV=, who also worked for Direct Line, died in hospital, the BBC reported.
“Items were stolen which were believed to be jewellery including designer watches. We believe it was pre-planned as we know they went to the house armed and with a shotgun,” The Guardian quoted the police as saying.
“This was a despicable crime,” the police added. “Mr Hedger was a respected marketing manager who was targeted in his own home. We believe they knew this was a high-value property. Whether they knew of the victim or his partner we don’t know.”
Hedger’s former colleagues at LV= said they were “shocked” to learn about his death in such “tragic circumstances.”
“An extremely talented marketer, Guy was instrumental in building the LV= brand and he will be sorely missed by many,” LV= chief executive Richard Rowney was quoted as saying in the reports.
“Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time.”
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