Friday 12 March 2021
Met Police statement in full regarding the murder of Sarah Everard
Assistant
Commissioner Nick Ephgrave has given the following update in connection with
the Sarah Everard investigation:
"I
want to start by saying that my thoughts and prayers – and those of the whole
Met - are with Sarah Everard’s family and all of her many friends at this
unimaginably painful time.
"As
you know, on Wednesday evening detectives investigating her disappearance very
sadly discovered a body in an area of woodland in Ashford, Kent.
“I
can now confirm this has been formally identified as Sarah. A post-mortem
examination is now taking place.
"Specialist
officers are in constant contact with her family and have updated them on this
terrible news.
“We
continue to support them as best we possibly can in these truly dreadful
circumstances.
"A
Metropolitan Police officer who was arrested on suspicion of Sarah’s murder
remains in custody.
"Our
investigation continues with hundreds of officers working around the clock to
find out exactly what has taken place.
"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.
"I
understand that women in London and the wider public, particularly those in the
area where Sarah went missing, will be worried and may well be feeling
frightened.
"Londoners
are likely to continue to see extra officers on the streets in the coming days.
"Please
know our officers are committed to keeping you and your loved ones safe. Our
dedication to serve the people of London is undiminished."
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:20 pm