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25/04/2005
Police begin to take statement from Abigail
Abigail Witchalls, the young expectant mother who was stabbed in the neck in an attack last week in Little Bookham, Surrey, is beginning the process of giving a statement to police about the attack.
Police have said that the process is expected to be “very slow” and will take “some time” to complete.
Mrs Witchalls, was left paralysed by the attack, although it has been reported that she is beginning to regain some feeling. She can only communicate through facial expressions and by blinking. Her condition has now been described as stable.
Surrey police confirmed that they had received over 300 calls offering information on the case and said they were “delighted” with the response.
Detective Superintendent Adrian Harper, who is leading the investigation into the attack on Abigail said: “I am very pleased for Abigail and her family that her condition appears to be stabilising and that she is able to communicate with them and us. Members of my team are now in the process of taking a statement from Abigail about what happened. Apart from her son Joseph, Abigail is the only person who saw her attacker and the information she may be able to give us will be crucial to our investigation.”
Mrs Witchalls, 26, a part-time English teacher, was attacked while pushing her 21-month-old son Joseph in his buggy, last Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, South London.
A 28-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were arrested on Friday afternoon in connection with the attack on Abigail, following an appeal for information regarding a blue Peugeot car which was seen in the area shortly before the attack. The man was questioned on suspicion of attempted murder and was released on bail on Saturday. The woman was released without charge. The car has also been seized.
The attack received widespread publicity last week, largely because it happened in what was reportedly one of the safest areas in England.
(KMcA/MB)
Police have said that the process is expected to be “very slow” and will take “some time” to complete.
Mrs Witchalls, was left paralysed by the attack, although it has been reported that she is beginning to regain some feeling. She can only communicate through facial expressions and by blinking. Her condition has now been described as stable.
Surrey police confirmed that they had received over 300 calls offering information on the case and said they were “delighted” with the response.
Detective Superintendent Adrian Harper, who is leading the investigation into the attack on Abigail said: “I am very pleased for Abigail and her family that her condition appears to be stabilising and that she is able to communicate with them and us. Members of my team are now in the process of taking a statement from Abigail about what happened. Apart from her son Joseph, Abigail is the only person who saw her attacker and the information she may be able to give us will be crucial to our investigation.”
Mrs Witchalls, 26, a part-time English teacher, was attacked while pushing her 21-month-old son Joseph in his buggy, last Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, South London.
A 28-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were arrested on Friday afternoon in connection with the attack on Abigail, following an appeal for information regarding a blue Peugeot car which was seen in the area shortly before the attack. The man was questioned on suspicion of attempted murder and was released on bail on Saturday. The woman was released without charge. The car has also been seized.
The attack received widespread publicity last week, largely because it happened in what was reportedly one of the safest areas in England.
(KMcA/MB)
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29 April 2005
Police granted more time to question Abigail suspect
Surrey police have been granted more time to question a 25-year-old man in connection with the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls last week. The man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Croydon, south London and is being held in custody at Staines police station. Police will now be able to question him until Saturday morning.
Police granted more time to question Abigail suspect
Surrey police have been granted more time to question a 25-year-old man in connection with the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls last week. The man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Croydon, south London and is being held in custody at Staines police station. Police will now be able to question him until Saturday morning.
28 April 2005
Police arrest man in Abigail case
A 25-year-old Surrey man has been arrested in connection with the attack of Abigail Witchalls, police have confirmed. Surrey police confirmed that the man had been arrested last night, but said that the arrest was “only one line of inquiry” and said that police were still following up other information.
Police arrest man in Abigail case
A 25-year-old Surrey man has been arrested in connection with the attack of Abigail Witchalls, police have confirmed. Surrey police confirmed that the man had been arrested last night, but said that the arrest was “only one line of inquiry” and said that police were still following up other information.
04 May 2005
Abigail transferred to spinal injuries unit
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack two weeks ago, has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. The 26-year-old had been in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London since the attack, which left her paralysed.
Abigail transferred to spinal injuries unit
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack two weeks ago, has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. The 26-year-old had been in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London since the attack, which left her paralysed.
19 May 2005
Re-enactment provides new leads in Abigail stabbing
Surrey police have said they have received some significant information regarding the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls. A reconstruction of the attack, which happened in Little Bookham, Surrey, last month, appeared on BBC 1’s ‘Crimewatch’ show last night.
Re-enactment provides new leads in Abigail stabbing
Surrey police have said they have received some significant information regarding the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls. A reconstruction of the attack, which happened in Little Bookham, Surrey, last month, appeared on BBC 1’s ‘Crimewatch’ show last night.
18 May 2005
Abigail regaining some feeling in body
Stab victim Abigail Witchalls is beginning to regain some feeling in her body, it has been announced. The 26-year-old was left paralysed after she was stabbed in the neck in an attack in Little Bookham, Surrey, on April 20. She had been returning from a mother and toddlers meeting with her 21-month-old son Joseph at the time.
Abigail regaining some feeling in body
Stab victim Abigail Witchalls is beginning to regain some feeling in her body, it has been announced. The 26-year-old was left paralysed after she was stabbed in the neck in an attack in Little Bookham, Surrey, on April 20. She had been returning from a mother and toddlers meeting with her 21-month-old son Joseph at the time.
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