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20/02/2014
Knife Found In Hairdresser Murder Investigation
Police investigating a fatal stabbing at a Gloucester hairdressers have recovered a knife, which they believe was the murder weapon.
Hollie Gazzard (20) died after being attacked at Fringe Benefits in Southgate Street at around 18:00 on Tuesday.
Police arrested a 22-year-old, believed to be Ms Gazzard's ex-boyfriend, in connection with the attack in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Announcing the find a police spokesman said: "Yesterday officers searched a building site near to the incident scene and recovered a knife that is believed to have been used during the incident.
"Officers investigating are not looking for any other weapons."
(MH/CD)
Hollie Gazzard (20) died after being attacked at Fringe Benefits in Southgate Street at around 18:00 on Tuesday.
Police arrested a 22-year-old, believed to be Ms Gazzard's ex-boyfriend, in connection with the attack in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Announcing the find a police spokesman said: "Yesterday officers searched a building site near to the incident scene and recovered a knife that is believed to have been used during the incident.
"Officers investigating are not looking for any other weapons."
(MH/CD)
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