A woman whose slain body was found dumped in woods in England's southeast in March died from compression injuries to her neck, a post-mortem examination revealed.
Sarah Everard disappeared while walking home from a friend's apartment in Clapham Common at about 10.30pm on March 3.
The 33-year-old was found dead a week later in woodlands in Ashford, Kent, more than 80 kilometres from where she disappeared.
LIVE UPDATES: All the latest breaking news on Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown
"A post-mortem examination into the death of Sarah Everard held at the William Harvey hospital in Ashford has given cause of death as compression of the neck. Sarah's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers," a statement from The Metropolitan Police said.
In the days after her body was found, Wayne Couzens, a 48-year-old serving Metropolitan police officer, was charged with Ms Everard's kidnap and murder.
In April, Metropolitan Police confirmed a woman in her 30s had also been arrested at the same time as Mr Couzens.
She was bailed with both her and Mr Couzens scheduled to appear in court next month.
In the wake of Ms Everard's slaying, many women have since taken to social media to share their own experiences of being threatened or attacked while walking outside as the country reels from another woman's violent death.
READ MORE: UK policeman charged with Sarah Everard's murder appears in court
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in the days after Ms Everard was found with the Metropolitan Police being further scrutinised for the way they handled the gathering crowds during coronavirus restrictions.
The crowds observed a moment of silence. Some placed flowers and candles, and chanted, "We remember Sarah Everard" and "sisters united will never be defeated."
As police began urging the crowd to disperse due to COVID-19 restrictions, mourners could be heard chanting "shame on you" and "arrest your own."
Video of the informal vigil turned rally showed officers from the same police force tussling with participants as they pushed their way through the crowd.
READ MORE: Human remains found during search for missing London woman
At one point, several male officers grabbed hold of several women and pulled them away in handcuffs to screaming and shouting from onlookers, Britain's Press Association reported.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan decried the police actions.
"The police have a responsibility to enforce COVID laws, but from images I've seen it's clear the response was at times neither appropriate nor proportionate," Mr Khan said on Twitter.
Reported with CNN, AP
from 9News https://ift.tt/3g2oPs7
via IFTTT
0 Comments