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28/04/2003
Longhurst murder set for Crimewatch appeal
The murder of schoolteacher Jane Longhurst is set to be the subject of a Crimewatch appeal this week.
The news follows on from the arrest of a 35-year-old man last Friday. He was later released on police bail.
It has been eight days since Miss Longhurst's body was discovered at Wiggonholt Common, near Pulborough, Sussex. Jane Longhurst, a 31-year-old music teacher, went missing on March 14. Her body was found at the popular beauty spot on April 19 after an attempt had been made to set fire to it. Police believed that Miss Longhurst was strangled quite some time before the killer made the botched attempt to destroy her body.
A match, a box of matches and the victim's watch were recovered from the scene and sent for forensic testing. Following the find, investigating officers said that they were "just one step away" from catching the killer.
(GMcG)
The news follows on from the arrest of a 35-year-old man last Friday. He was later released on police bail.
It has been eight days since Miss Longhurst's body was discovered at Wiggonholt Common, near Pulborough, Sussex. Jane Longhurst, a 31-year-old music teacher, went missing on March 14. Her body was found at the popular beauty spot on April 19 after an attempt had been made to set fire to it. Police believed that Miss Longhurst was strangled quite some time before the killer made the botched attempt to destroy her body.
A match, a box of matches and the victim's watch were recovered from the scene and sent for forensic testing. Following the find, investigating officers said that they were "just one step away" from catching the killer.
(GMcG)
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29 April 2003
Longhurst murder suspect re-arrested
The man who was arrested and bailed last week over the murder of music teacher Jane Longhurst has been re-arrested. The 35-year-old man, from Hove, was arrested at his home last night and taken to Brighton police station. He was originally arrested last Thursday night but was released on police bail on Friday evening.
Longhurst murder suspect re-arrested
The man who was arrested and bailed last week over the murder of music teacher Jane Longhurst has been re-arrested. The 35-year-old man, from Hove, was arrested at his home last night and taken to Brighton police station. He was originally arrested last Thursday night but was released on police bail on Friday evening.
30 April 2003
Man in court over Longhurst murder
A 35-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of music teacher Jane Longhurst. Graham James Coutts, 35, from Waterloo Street in Hove, appeared in Brighton Magistrates Court this morning. He spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
Man in court over Longhurst murder
A 35-year-old man has appeared in court today charged with the murder of music teacher Jane Longhurst. Graham James Coutts, 35, from Waterloo Street in Hove, appeared in Brighton Magistrates Court this morning. He spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
12 August 2009
Body Exhumed In 30-Year Murder Probe
The body of a suspect in the murder of Teresa De Simone 30 years ago has been exhumed from a graveyard in Portsmouth. The body was exhumed from Kingston Cemetery in the early hours of this morning. Hampshire Police said that they were hoping to obtain further DNA evidence to finally establish who was the killer.
Body Exhumed In 30-Year Murder Probe
The body of a suspect in the murder of Teresa De Simone 30 years ago has been exhumed from a graveyard in Portsmouth. The body was exhumed from Kingston Cemetery in the early hours of this morning. Hampshire Police said that they were hoping to obtain further DNA evidence to finally establish who was the killer.
06 January 2006
DNA tests conducted in Thai murder inquiry
Police in Thailand have been collecting DNA samples from a number of men as the search for the killer of British student Katherine Horton. The body of Miss Horton, 21, from Cardiff, was found off the island of Koh Samui on Monday. An autopsy revealed that she had been beaten before being dragged into the sea.
DNA tests conducted in Thai murder inquiry
Police in Thailand have been collecting DNA samples from a number of men as the search for the killer of British student Katherine Horton. The body of Miss Horton, 21, from Cardiff, was found off the island of Koh Samui on Monday. An autopsy revealed that she had been beaten before being dragged into the sea.
25 June 2009
UK Troops Get Boost To Personal Protection
British troops fighting in the frontline are to receive new body armour and helmets this autumn, it has been announced. Over 10,000 sets of the enhanced Mark 7 helmet and the Osprey Assault body armour have been ordered from companies across the UK, under initial contracts worth around £16 million.
UK Troops Get Boost To Personal Protection
British troops fighting in the frontline are to receive new body armour and helmets this autumn, it has been announced. Over 10,000 sets of the enhanced Mark 7 helmet and the Osprey Assault body armour have been ordered from companies across the UK, under initial contracts worth around £16 million.
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