Fifth man bailed in murder probe

Detectives have bailed a fifth person who was arrested as part of their murder investigation into the death of 17-year-old Rotherham mum Laura Wilson.
By Phil Turner
Published 26th Oct 2010, 13:54 BST
Updated 30th Dec 2016, 22:09 BST

The 17-year-old local male is the fifth person arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Laura’s death. 

Her body was found in the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation Canal near Steel Street, Rotherham, on Tuesday, October 12, three days after she was reported missing.

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Another 17-year-old male and three men aged 22, 26 and 44-years-old have previously been arrested and released on police bail in connection with the murder investigation.

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The fifth suspect has been bailed along with the other four until early December.

Officers from Rotherham North Safer Neighbourhood Team joined members of the investigation team for a high-visibility police appeal in the Ferham area between 8pm on Saturday October 23 and 1am on Sunday October 24.

Laura was last seen by family friends at around 9.30pm on Saturday October 9 close to her home in Hartington Close, Holmes.

Anyone with information should contact the incident room on 01709 443533.  Witnesses can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.