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Sarah Everard: Met PC Wayne Couzens charged with murder - BBC News
A serving Met Police officer has been charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, who disappeared as she walked home in south London.
The 33-year-old's body was found in woodland in Kent more than a week after she was last spotted on 3 March.
Wayne Couzens, 48, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with her murder.
Durham University has paid tribute to Ms Everard, describing her as a "beloved graduate".
Ms Everard was last seen walking alone down a main road in Clapham at 21:30 GMT, with police saying it was unclear whether she reached her home in Brixton.
Her body was found by police searching woodland near Ashford, Kent, on Wednesday.
Met Police Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said Ms Everard's family had been "informed of this development and remain supported by specialist officers".
"I would like at this stage to pay tribute to Sarah's family for their fortitude and forbearance through what can only have been the most intensely difficult few days, our thoughts remain with him as this matter progresses," he said.
"The investigation continues, of course, supported by hundreds of officers from across the Met, as well as colleagues in Kent Police."
Before the charges were confirmed, Mr Couzens was taken to hospital for a second time in two days after being found with head injuries inside his cell.
He has since been discharged and returned to his cell, the Met said.
Earlier on Friday evening, Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick took part in a walkabout on Clapham Common.
She walked with police officers and spoke to members of the public in the park close to Clapham Common Tube station.
Durham University Vice-chancellor Prof Stuart Corbridge said marketing executive Ms Everard studied geography at St Cuthbert's Society.
"Sarah was a popular and lively member of our college community and retained a large Durham University friendship group," he said.
"Our thoughts remain with her family and friends at this extremely difficult time."
The Met said Mr Couzens joined the force in September 2018 and was initially based in the Bromley area.
In February last year he moved to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command where his primary role was uniformed patrols, mainly at a range of embassies in the capital.
On Thursday, a woman in her 30s who was arrested at the same time as Mr Couzens on suspicion of assisting an offender, was bailed to a date in mid-April.
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2021-03-12 22:07:19Z
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Police officer Wayne Couzens charged with murdering and kidnapping Sarah Everard - Sky News
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with murdering and kidnapping Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London last week.
Wayne Couzens, 48, will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow, according to a statement from the Met.
A woman in her 30s who had also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.
She is due to return to a police station in mid-April.
Noting the "interests of clarity" around Couzens' history in the force, the statement also revealed the serving constable had joined in September 2018, when he worked with response team that covered Bromley.
He was later posted to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command in February 2020.
Here, Couzens is said to have been mostly sent on uniformed patrol duties of diplomatic premises, including a range of embassies.
Speaking outside Scotland Yard on Friday, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave paid tribute to Ms Everard's family and friends for their "fortitude and forbearance" over the last few days of the investigation.
He added: "Our thoughts remain with them as this matter progresses.
"The investigation continues of course supported by hundreds of officers from across the Met as well as colleagues in Kent Police.
"I would also like to thank at this stage all members of the public who have come forward with information or support for the investigation and would use this opportunity to encourage anyone who thinks they might have useful information to give to get in contact with us."
Ms Everard, a marketing executive originally from York, vanished last Wednesday as she was walking to home in Brixton from the nearby Clapham Junction area.
She had been at a friend's house when she left the property in Leathwaite Road around 9pm.
The last known sighting of the 33-year-old was captured on a doorbell camera just after 9.30pm showing her walking alone toward Tulse Hill.
Her body was found in woodland near Ashford, Kent, a week later.
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2021-03-12 21:20:25Z
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Sarah Everard vigil in doubt as judge refuses to intervene in dispute with Met Police - Sky News
A group of women hoping to hold a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard claim it may still go ahead, despite a judge refusing to intervene in their dispute with Scotland Yard.
Reclaim These Streets launched a legal challenge in the High Court to overturn a decision to ban Saturday's event at Clapham Common, south London.
In his ruling, Mr Justice Holgate refused an application for "an interim declaration".
He was being asked to rule that any ban on outdoor gatherings, under coronavirus regulations, is "subject to the right to protest".
He also refused to declare that an alleged policy by the Metropolitan Police of "prohibiting all protests, irrespective of the specific circumstances", is unlawful.
Nevertheless, Reclaim These Streets said they were "pleased" with what the judge had said.
Responding to his remarks, they said the judge had "spelled out that the law does not prevent the police from permitting and facilitating protest in all circumstances".
They added: "The law is now clear that it is up to the police to conduct a proportionality assessment.
"The judge has made clear that the police must make their own decision about whether the protest can go ahead, and that must include a proportionality exercise."
However, Commander Catherine Roper, the Met's lead for community engagement, said: "I understand this ruling will be a disappointment to those hoping to express their strength of feeling, but I ask women and allies across London to find a safe alternative way to express their views.
"We continue to speak with the organisers of the vigil in Clapham and other gatherings across London in light of this judgement, and will explain the rules and urge people to stay at home."
Mr Justice Holgate said the organisers had been told by police that the vigil "would be illegal" and that their "hands were tied" by COVID regulations.
The four claimants had also been warned they could be issued with £10,000 fixed penalty notices and might be arrested, the judge added.
The judge ruled that "the requirements of the law have been clearly stated" in previous court rulings, including a challenge to COVID-19 lockdown rules brought by businessman Simon Dolan, which was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in December.
But he added that there may be "further communication" between the vigil organisers' lawyers and Scotland Yard to discuss the "application of the regulations".
Lana Adamou, a lawyer with the human rights group Liberty, said the judgment was "concerning", adding: "Safe, socially distanced demonstrations are perfectly possible and it is the duty of the police to facilitate them, not block them."
Following the decision at the High Court, a government spokesman said: "All of our thoughts are with Sarah's family and friends at this terrible time, and the government recognises why so many women and girls across the country want to pay their respects.
"We are still in the middle of a pandemic, which is why we urge people to do this safely and to continue to avoid mass gatherings.
"We have also reopened our nationwide call for views on tackling violence against women and girls. So many have bravely shared their experiences over recent days and the government is listening."
Earlier on Friday, detectives confirmed that human remains found in Ashford, Kent, on Wednesday are those of Ms Everard.
Asked about the case, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had been "shocked and appalled", and that the "whole country is united in feeling for her friends and family".
Mr Johnson said he "totally understands why this has triggered such a wave of feeling on this issue of safety of women".
A serving Met officer remains in custody at a London police station after being arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and murdering Ms Everard.
Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave said: "I know that the public feel hurt and angry about what has happened, and those are sentiments that I share personally, and I know my colleagues here at Scotland Yard and across the Met share as well.
"I also recognise the wider concerns that have been raised, quite rightly, about the safety of women in public spaces in London and also elsewhere in the country.
"I want to say now that this organisation, and the men and women in it, remain committed to protecting Londoners wherever they are in this city.
"That commitment is undiminished by these events and, if anything, is strengthened by these tragic circumstances."
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2021-03-12 18:59:12Z
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Sarah Everard: Body found in woodland confirmed as that of missing woman - BBC News
A body found by police in woodland on Wednesday has been confirmed as that of Sarah Everard.
The 33-year-old marketing executive disappeared as she walked home in south London last week.
A serving Met officer remains in custody having been held on suspicion of Ms Everard's kidnap and murder.
In another development, organisers of a vigil for Ms Everard lost a legal challenge at the High Court against a police ban on the event.
Organisers claimed there had been an "about-face" by police, who told them that Saturday's Reclaim These Streets event in Clapham would not now be permitted, due to the coronavirus lockdown, having previously said the gathering could go ahead.
Earlier, speaking outside New Scotland Yard, Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave gave a televised update on the police inquiry.
He said: "As you know, on Wednesday evening detectives investigating the disappearance of Sarah Everard discovered a body secreted in woodland in Kent. The body has now been recovered and formal identification procedure has now been undertaken."
Ms Everard was last seen on 3 March walking alone down a main road in Clapham at 21:30 GMT, with police saying it was unclear whether she reached her home in Brixton.
Mr Ephgrave said that specialist officers remained in constant contact with Ms Everard's family and that hundreds of officers were working "round the clock" to establish the full circumstances of her disappearance.
"I know that the public feel deeply hurt and angry and I speak on behalf of all my colleagues when I say that we too are horrified."
Throughout the week, searches have been carried out in Clapham, where Ms Everard was last seen, as well as at a home in Deal and the woodland in Ashford.
On Tuesday, the Met officer was arrested in Kent on suspicion of Ms Everard's kidnap and was later rearrested on suspicion of her murder.
The man, who is in his 40s and works with the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was taken to hospital on Thursday suffering from head injuries he sustained while alone in his cell.
He was treated, discharged and returned to the police station where he is being held, after an application to extend his detention was granted by magistrates. A woman in her 30s, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail until mid-April.
The Met is facing an investigation by the police watchdog into its handling of a separate allegation of indecent exposure against the arrested officer.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is to look at whether officers "responded appropriately", after the Met received two complaints that a man had exposed himself at a fast food restaurant in south London on February 28 - three days before Ms Everard went missing.
Disappearance timeline:
- 3 March: Sarah Everard vanishes after leaving a friend's house on Leathwaite Road, Battersea, about 21:00 GMT
- 5 March: Police say they are "increasingly concerned" for Ms Everard and make an appeal on Twitter
- 6 March: Ms Everard's family, who are from York, say her disappearance is "totally out of character" as officers search Clapham Common's ponds
- 7 March: Footage taken from a doorbell camera shows Ms Everard walking alone along the A205 Poynder Road towards Tulse Hill at 21:30. Police say it is unclear whether or not she reached her house in Brixton
- 8 March: More than 120 calls are made from the public on the case and more than 750 homes are visited as part of the investigation
- 9 March: A serving officer is arrested in Kent along with a woman who is held on suspicion of assisting an offender
- 10 March: Met Police Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave describes the arrest as "shocking and deeply disturbing". Extensive searches are carried out in parts of Kent. Later in the evening Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said human remains had been found in woodland in Kent
- 11 March: Suspect taken to hospital after suffering head injuries while in custody. The woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender is released on bail
- 12 March: Body found in Kent woodland confirmed to be that of Ms Everard
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2021-03-12 18:46:02Z
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Sarah Everard: Body found in woodland confirmed as that of missing woman - BBC News
A body found by police in woodland on Wednesday has been confirmed as that of Sarah Everard.
The 33-year-old marketing executive disappeared as she walked home in south London last week.
A serving Met officer remains in custody having been held on suspicion of Ms Everard's kidnap and murder.
Speaking outside New Scotland Yard, Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave confirmed the latest development in the investigation.
He said: "As you know, on Wednesday evening detectives investigating the disappearance of Sarah Everard discovered a body secreted in woodland in Kent. The body has now been recovered and formal identification procedure has now been undertaken."
Ms Everard was last seen on 3 March walking alone down a main road in Clapham at 21:30 GMT, with police saying it was unclear whether she reached her home in Brixton.
Mr Ephgrave said that specialist officers remained in constant contact with Ms Everard's family and that hundreds of officers were working "round the clock" to establish the full circumstances of her disappearance.
"I know that the public feel deeply hurt and angry and I speak on behalf of all my colleagues when I say that we too are horrified."
Throughout the week, searches have been carried out in Clapham, where Ms Everard was last seen, as well as at a home in Deal and the woodland in Ashford.
On Tuesday, the Met officer was arrested in Kent on suspicion of Ms Everard's kidnap and was later rearrested on suspicion of her murder.
The man, who is in his 40s and works with the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was taken to hospital on Thursday suffering from head injuries he sustained while alone in his cell.
He was treated, discharged and returned to the police station where he is being held, after an application to extend his detention was granted by magistrates. A woman in her 30s, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail until mid-April.
The Met is facing an investigation by the police watchdog into its handling of a separate allegation of indecent exposure against the arrested officer.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is to look at whether officers "responded appropriately", after the Met received two complaints that a man had exposed himself at a fast food restaurant in south London on February 28 - three days before Ms Everard went missing.
The Met is facing a High Court challenge after organisers of a vigil in response to the disappearance of Ms Everard took action, claiming police reversed a decision to allow the gathering to go ahead.
Organisers said there had been an "about-face" by police, who told them that Saturday's Reclaim These Streets event in Clapham would not now be permitted, due to the coronavirus lockdown.
The group is at the High Court challenging the force's interpretation of Covid-19 restrictions.
In a statement on Thursday evening, Ms Everard's family paid tribute to her as a "kind, thoughtful, caring and dependable" person.
They added: "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."
Disappearance timeline:
- 3 March: Sarah Everard vanishes after leaving a friend's house on Leathwaite Road, Battersea, about 21:00 GMT
- 5 March: Police say they are "increasingly concerned" for Ms Everard and make an appeal on Twitter
- 6 March: Ms Everard's family, who are from York, say her disappearance is "totally out of character" as officers search Clapham Common's ponds
- 7 March: Footage taken from a doorbell camera shows Ms Everard walking alone along the A205 Poynder Road towards Tulse Hill at 21:30. Police say it is unclear whether or not she reached her house in Brixton
- 8 March: More than 120 calls are made from the public on the case and more than 750 homes are visited as part of the investigation
- 9 March: A serving officer is arrested in Kent along with a woman who is held on suspicion of assisting an offender
- 10 March: Met Police Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave describes the arrest as "shocking and deeply disturbing". Extensive searches are carried out in parts of Kent. Later in the evening Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said human remains had been found in a woodland in Kent
- 11 March: Suspect taken to hospital after suffering head injuries while in custody. The woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender is released on bail
- 12 March: Body found in Kent woodland confirmed to be that of Ms Everard
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2021-03-12 15:10:09Z
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Sarah Everard: Body found in woodland confirmed as missing woman - BBC News
A body that was found during the search for Sarah Everard has been confirmed by police as hers.
The 33-year-old marketing executive disappeared as she walked home in south London last week.
A serving Met officer remains in custody having been held on suspicion of Ms Everard's kidnap and murder.
Speaking outside New Scotland Yard, Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave confirmed the body found in woodland near Ashford, Kent, was Ms Everard's.
He said her family had been informed of the "most distressing news" and were being supported.
Mr Ephgrave said: "As you know, on Wednesday evening detectives investigating the disappearance of Sarah Everard discovered a body secreted in woodland in Kent.
"The body has now been recovered and formal identification procedure has now been undertaken."
Ms Everard was last seen on 3 March walking alone down a main road in Clapham at 21:30 GMT, with police saying it was unclear whether she reached her home in Brixton.
Mr Ephgrave added: "Specialist officers remain in constant contact with Sarah's family, and will continue to support them throughout the investigation and beyond.
"That investigation continues at a pace and we have hundreds of officers working round the clock to establish the full circumstances of Sarah's disappearance, and her murder."
Throughout the week, searches have been carried out in Clapham where Ms Everard was last seen as well as at a home in Deal and the woodland in Ashford.
On Tuesday, the Met officer was arrested in Kent on suspicion of Ms Everard's kidnap and was later rearrested on suspicion of her murder.
The man, who is in his 40s and works with the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was taken to hospital on Thursday suffering from head injuries he sustained while alone in his cell.
He was treated, discharged and returned to the police station where he is being held, after an application to extend his detention was granted at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court.
A woman, in her 30s, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail until mid-April.
Disappearance timeline:
- 3 March: Sarah Everard vanishes after leaving a friend's house on Leathwaite Road, Battersea, about 21:00 GMT
- 5 March: Met Police are "increasingly concerned" for Ms Everard and make an appeal on Twitter
- 6 March: Ms Everard's family say her disappearance is "totally out of character" as officers search Clapham Common's ponds
- 7 March: Footage taken from a doorbell camera shows Ms Everard walking alone along the A205 Poynder Road towards Tulse Hill at 21:30. Police say it is unclear whether or not she reached her house in Brixton
- 8 March: More than 120 calls are made from the public on the case and more than 750 homes are visited as part of the investigation
- 9 March: A serving officer is arrested in Kent along with a woman who is held on suspicion of assisting an offender
- 10 March: Met Police Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave describes the arrest as "shocking and deeply disturbing". Extensive searches are carried out in parts of Kent. Later in the evening Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said human remains have been found in a woodland in Kent
- 11 March: Suspect taken to hospital after suffering head injuries while in custody. The woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender is released on bail
- 12 March: Body found in Kent woodland confirmed to be Ms Everard's
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2021-03-12 14:13:52Z
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