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12/05/2005
Man questioned over Witchalls case takes overdose
A man questioned in relation to the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls has died from what is thought to be a drug overdose.
Surrey Police confirmed that 23-year-old Richard Cazaly had died in hospital in Scotland.
Mr Cazaly, a gardener who lived a short distance from where the attack occurred, had been questioned by police before he left for Scotland.
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack, remains paralysed and is being treated in a specialist spinal injuries unit.
She was attacked while returning home from a mother and toddler meeting in Little Bookham, Surrey, with her 21-month-old son Joseph. The attacker first held a knife to Joseph’s throat before stabbing Abigail in the back of the neck.
Last week, Abigail was able to provide police with a detailed description of the attacker. Although she has been unable to speak since the attack, she was able to communicate with police officers by mouthing words and blinking.
It emerged that detectives were expected to show a photograph of Mr Cazaly to Abigail Witchalls as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Mr Cazaly had driven to Scotland where he was admitted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on April 28 after he had apparently taken an overdose of painkillers.
A 25-year-old man has been questioned in relation to the case but was later released without being charged.
(KMcA/SP)
Surrey Police confirmed that 23-year-old Richard Cazaly had died in hospital in Scotland.
Mr Cazaly, a gardener who lived a short distance from where the attack occurred, had been questioned by police before he left for Scotland.
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack, remains paralysed and is being treated in a specialist spinal injuries unit.
She was attacked while returning home from a mother and toddler meeting in Little Bookham, Surrey, with her 21-month-old son Joseph. The attacker first held a knife to Joseph’s throat before stabbing Abigail in the back of the neck.
Last week, Abigail was able to provide police with a detailed description of the attacker. Although she has been unable to speak since the attack, she was able to communicate with police officers by mouthing words and blinking.
It emerged that detectives were expected to show a photograph of Mr Cazaly to Abigail Witchalls as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Mr Cazaly had driven to Scotland where he was admitted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness on April 28 after he had apparently taken an overdose of painkillers.
A 25-year-old man has been questioned in relation to the case but was later released without being charged.
(KMcA/SP)
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New witness in Abigail stabbing case
Police have confirmed that a new witness has come forward in the investigation into the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls. The development emerged after Abigail, who is still being treated in hospital following the attack in April, had failed to pick out suspect Richard Cazaly in a photo identity parade.
New witness in Abigail stabbing case
Police have confirmed that a new witness has come forward in the investigation into the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls. The development emerged after Abigail, who is still being treated in hospital following the attack in April, had failed to pick out suspect Richard Cazaly in a photo identity parade.
22 November 2005
Abigail suspect ‘would have faced charges’
The prime suspect in the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls would have faced criminal charges, if he had not died shortly after the attack, it has been announced.
Abigail suspect ‘would have faced charges’
The prime suspect in the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls would have faced criminal charges, if he had not died shortly after the attack, it has been announced.
23 May 2005
Abigail to view photo line-up
Police have confirmed that stab victim Abigail Witchalls will view a series of photos, including one of a suspect who killed himself several days after the attack. The 26-year-old will see pictures of 12 men, including 23-year-old Richard Cazaly.
Abigail to view photo line-up
Police have confirmed that stab victim Abigail Witchalls will view a series of photos, including one of a suspect who killed himself several days after the attack. The 26-year-old will see pictures of 12 men, including 23-year-old Richard Cazaly.
29 April 2005
Police granted more time to question Abigail suspect
Surrey police have been granted more time to question a 25-year-old man in connection with the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls last week. The man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Croydon, south London and is being held in custody at Staines police station. Police will now be able to question him until Saturday morning.
Police granted more time to question Abigail suspect
Surrey police have been granted more time to question a 25-year-old man in connection with the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls last week. The man was arrested on Wednesday evening in Croydon, south London and is being held in custody at Staines police station. Police will now be able to question him until Saturday morning.
08 June 2005
Test reveal no DNA in Abigail Witchall's case
Police investigating the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls have been unable to find any new information in the case, following DNA tests on the buggy she was pushing on the day of the attack. Surrey police conducted DNA tests on the buggy Abigail used to push along her 21-month-old son Joseph.
Test reveal no DNA in Abigail Witchall's case
Police investigating the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls have been unable to find any new information in the case, following DNA tests on the buggy she was pushing on the day of the attack. Surrey police conducted DNA tests on the buggy Abigail used to push along her 21-month-old son Joseph.
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