PALS of the man suspected of stabbing to death Stowmarket computer games fanatic Matthew Pyke today told of their shock at his arrest.

PALS of the man suspected of stabbing to death Stowmarket computer games fanatic Matthew Pyke today told of their shock at his arrest.

David Heiss is currently in police custody in his native Germany after he was detained last week by detectives investigating the brutal murder.

Ina Bar, a former class mate at the Tilemannschule school in Limburg, described 21-year-old Heiss as “a nice guy”.

She told The Evening Star: “I am really scared about hearing this stuff about David.

“I can't believe what happened.”

See tonight's Evening Star for the full story and first picture of Heiss.