Sarah Everard cops cordon off builder’s yard with large skip in Kent 30 miles from where her body was found
POLICE investigating Sarah Everard’s murder have cordoned off a builder’s yard in Kent. Officers taped up the abandoned site in Sandwich, about 30 miles from where 33-year-old Sarah’s body was found. Cops were pictured outside the gates to the builder’s yard, which contains a concrete mixing machine, a large skip and a lorry box. Police […]
POLICE investigating Sarah Everard’s murder have cordoned off a builder’s yard in Kent.
Officers taped up the abandoned site in Sandwich, about 30 miles from where 33-year-old Sarah’s body was found.
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Cops were pictured outside the gates to the builder’s yard, which contains a concrete mixing machine, a large skip and a lorry box.
Police divers today continued searching the Delf Stream for a third day as the hunt for clues went on.
Specialist teams were seen trawling through undergrowth next to the 300-metre waterway.
Sarah went missing in south London on March 3, with her body discovered last Wednesday night in woodland in Ashford, Kent.
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The tragic marketing manager was identified by her dental records after being discovered in a builder’s bag, it is said.
Wayne Couzens, a serving Metropolitan Police officer, has been charged with Sarah’s murder and kidnap.
Sarah’s family saw the cop accused of her kidnap and murder for the first time yesterday.
Wayne Couzens, 48, made his first appearance at the Old Bailey by video link from Belmarsh top security jail in south London – a week after police swooped on his home in Deal, Kent.
Couzens will go on trial in October accused of kidnapping and murdering tragic Sarah.
Met Police detectives investigating her death have been combing large swathes of Sandwich.
Cops have been examining bins, as well as lifting stones and drains during the investigation.
Officers had previously cordoned off a Co-op car park and a pathway close to woodland as part of the probe.
Earlier this week, police teams with sticks were seen searching through a shopping trolley shelter and under cars in the car park.
Divers waded through a stream next to a pathway as the search continued on Monday.
Specialist marine divers from Devon & Cornwall Police have joined the investigation this week.
Police in boiler suits were also pictured sifting through rubbish in recycling bins.
The historic town of Sandwich is around 36 miles from where Sarah’s body was found in Ashford last week.
An inquest into Sarah’s death is due to open and adjourn this week.
Her death has since sparked vigils across the country and demands for action to tackle violence against women.
Sarah’s family have paid tribute to their “bright and beautiful daughter and sister”.
In a statement, Sarah’s family said: “Sarah was bright and beautiful – a wonderful daughter and sister.
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“She was kind and thoughtful, caring and dependable. She always put others first and had the most amazing sense of humour.
“She was strong and principled and a shining example to us all.
“We are very proud of her and she brought so much joy to our lives.”
