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08/04/2008
Extra Time To Question Shannon's Mother
Police have been granted a 24-hour extension to question the mother of Shannon Matthews about the alleged abduction of her daughter.
Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
According to reports, police are questioning Mrs Matthews to see if she had any contact with the man charged with Shannon's kidnap and imprisonment, Michael Donovan, 39.
Mr Donavan is being treated in hospital for what is believed to be a "serious case of self harm". A provisional date for his trial has been set for 11 November.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Detectives investigating the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl in Dewsbury in February are continuing to question a 32-year old woman this morning.
"She remains in police custody after being arrested on Sunday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice."
Two other family members were also arrested last week. Mr Meehan's sister, Amanda Hyett, 25, was arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Their mother, Alice Meehan, 49, was also arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both were released on police bail.
Nine-year-old Shannon disappeared on February 19, following a school swimming trip. She was discovered on March 14, hidden in the base of a bed in Mr Donovan's flat in Batley Carr.
In a separate inquiry, Craig Meehan, Shannon's stepfather was remanded in custody by Dewsbury magistrates after being arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
It has also been reported that someone claiming to represent Shannon's family asked for money from the fund set up to help aid the search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann, while officers were searching for Shannon.
(DS/KMcA)
Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
According to reports, police are questioning Mrs Matthews to see if she had any contact with the man charged with Shannon's kidnap and imprisonment, Michael Donovan, 39.
Mr Donavan is being treated in hospital for what is believed to be a "serious case of self harm". A provisional date for his trial has been set for 11 November.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Detectives investigating the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl in Dewsbury in February are continuing to question a 32-year old woman this morning.
"She remains in police custody after being arrested on Sunday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice."
Two other family members were also arrested last week. Mr Meehan's sister, Amanda Hyett, 25, was arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Their mother, Alice Meehan, 49, was also arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both were released on police bail.
Nine-year-old Shannon disappeared on February 19, following a school swimming trip. She was discovered on March 14, hidden in the base of a bed in Mr Donovan's flat in Batley Carr.
In a separate inquiry, Craig Meehan, Shannon's stepfather was remanded in custody by Dewsbury magistrates after being arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography.
It has also been reported that someone claiming to represent Shannon's family asked for money from the fund set up to help aid the search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann, while officers were searching for Shannon.
(DS/KMcA)
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07 April 2008
Shannon's Mother Arrested
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested as police continue to investigate the schoolgirl's alleged abduction. Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Shannon's Mother Arrested
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested as police continue to investigate the schoolgirl's alleged abduction. Karen Matthews, 32, from Dewsbury Moor in West Yorkshire was arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
10 April 2008
Further Arrests In Shannon Case
A further three arrests have been made today as police probe deeper into the Shannon Matthew's case. Alice Meehan, 49, and her two daughters, Amanda Hyett, 25, and Caroline Meehan, 29, have all been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Further Arrests In Shannon Case
A further three arrests have been made today as police probe deeper into the Shannon Matthew's case. Alice Meehan, 49, and her two daughters, Amanda Hyett, 25, and Caroline Meehan, 29, have all been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
09 April 2008
Shannon's Mother Remanded In Custody
Karen Matthews has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in connection with her daughter Shannon's disappearance. The 32-year-old, from Moorside Road, Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates' Court charged with child neglect and perverting the course of justice.
Shannon's Mother Remanded In Custody
Karen Matthews has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged in connection with her daughter Shannon's disappearance. The 32-year-old, from Moorside Road, Dewsbury Moor, West Yorkshire, appeared before Dewsbury Magistrates' Court charged with child neglect and perverting the course of justice.
04 April 2008
Two Women Arrested In Shannon Matthews Case
Police have arrested two members of Shannon Matthew's family as the investigation into the alleged abduction of West Yorkshire schoolgirl continues.
Two Women Arrested In Shannon Matthews Case
Police have arrested two members of Shannon Matthew's family as the investigation into the alleged abduction of West Yorkshire schoolgirl continues.
16 June 2003
Shannon region boosted by 14m euro investment
Irish Deputy Prime Minister, and trade minister, Mary Harney has announced an investment of 14 million euro in 11 new Irish-owned high-technology start-up businesses in the Shannon Region.
Shannon region boosted by 14m euro investment
Irish Deputy Prime Minister, and trade minister, Mary Harney has announced an investment of 14 million euro in 11 new Irish-owned high-technology start-up businesses in the Shannon Region.
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