Rugby international stabbed to death with father in double murder

London rugby clubs have paid tribute to one of their own, Jamaican international Brendan McMillan, who was tragically killed in a knife attack in Bermondsey on Monday.

McMillan, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his father, who was also stabbed, died later in hospital. Two other people were injured in the attack and a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Brendan was a two-times capped Jamaican international, who represented the Reggae Crocs as recently as May, in a Rugby Americas North fixture against Mexico.

 

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Domestically, he played his club rugby for Regional 2 South East side, Old Colfeians.

Paying tribute, the Old Colfeians Rugby Club said on its Instagram page: “Yesterday, Old Colfeians lost a member of our family, one of the kindest, funniest, most genuine people you could ever meet.
“Brendan lit up every room he walked into, forever smiling, always cracking a joke and always full of life.

“His absence will be deeply felt for a long time to come. We will miss him more than words can say and we’ll always carry his memory with us.

“We are also mourning the loss of his beloved father, Terry, a long time supporter and sponsor of the club. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

“Rest in peace, Brendan McMillan. Rest in peace, Terry McMillan.”

In paying tribute to him on their website, former club Blackheath said: “On hearing the tragic news of the loss of Brendan McMillan and his father, Terry, the Club would like to send its most heartfelt condolences to the rest of his family and all of their friends.

“We were all shocked to hear the news and will always remember Brendan as a fun and full of life character at Blackheath Rugby.

“Whether Brendan was playing Club XV or 1st XV he was guaranteed to be doing so with a cheeky smile on his face and with overflowing energy. He was always great company on the train or on the bus travelling back from away games, and would be at the heart of the fun.”