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08/06/2005
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. However, the forensic tests, which were also carried out on several other items, failed to uncover any trace of the DNA from the two main suspects in the case.
Abigail was attacked in Little Bookham, Surrey, as she returned from a mothers and toddlers meeting on April 20. Her attacker stabbed her in the neck and the attack left her paralysed.
Police have so far questioned two suspects in connection with the case. One, 23-year-old Richard Cazaly died from an apparent overdose in Scotland at the end of April, after leaving the Little Bookham area just days after the attack on Abigail. The other suspect, a 25-year-old Surrey man, was arrested by police and questioned for two days about the attack, but was released without charge.
However, no trace of Abigail’s DNA was found on jeans worn by Mr Cazaly in tests carried out last month. A team of tracker dogs, brought in to search the area of the attack, also failed to uncover any new evidence.
Police are hoping to show Abigail a series of pictures – including one of Mr Cazaly – in the next few days.
(KMcA/SP)
Surrey police conducted DNA tests on the buggy Abigail used to push along her 21-month-old son Joseph. However, the forensic tests, which were also carried out on several other items, failed to uncover any trace of the DNA from the two main suspects in the case.
Abigail was attacked in Little Bookham, Surrey, as she returned from a mothers and toddlers meeting on April 20. Her attacker stabbed her in the neck and the attack left her paralysed.
Police have so far questioned two suspects in connection with the case. One, 23-year-old Richard Cazaly died from an apparent overdose in Scotland at the end of April, after leaving the Little Bookham area just days after the attack on Abigail. The other suspect, a 25-year-old Surrey man, was arrested by police and questioned for two days about the attack, but was released without charge.
However, no trace of Abigail’s DNA was found on jeans worn by Mr Cazaly in tests carried out last month. A team of tracker dogs, brought in to search the area of the attack, also failed to uncover any new evidence.
Police are hoping to show Abigail a series of pictures – including one of Mr Cazaly – in the next few days.
(KMcA/SP)
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10 June 2005
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.
19 May 2005
Re-enactment provides new leads in Abigail stabbing
Surrey police have said they have received some significant information regarding the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls. A reconstruction of the attack, which happened in Little Bookham, Surrey, last month, appeared on BBC 1’s ‘Crimewatch’ show last night.
Re-enactment provides new leads in Abigail stabbing
Surrey police have said they have received some significant information regarding the stabbing of Abigail Witchalls. A reconstruction of the attack, which happened in Little Bookham, Surrey, last month, appeared on BBC 1’s ‘Crimewatch’ show last night.
12 May 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.
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.
04 May 2005
Abigail transferred to spinal injuries unit
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack two weeks ago, has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. The 26-year-old had been in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London since the attack, which left her paralysed.
Abigail transferred to spinal injuries unit
Abigail Witchalls, the young mother who was stabbed in the neck in a horrific attack two weeks ago, has been transferred to a specialist spinal injuries unit. The 26-year-old had been in St George’s Hospital in Tooting, south London since the attack, which left her paralysed.
28 April 2005
Police arrest man in Abigail case
A 25-year-old Surrey man has been arrested in connection with the attack of Abigail Witchalls, police have confirmed. Surrey police confirmed that the man had been arrested last night, but said that the arrest was “only one line of inquiry” and said that police were still following up other information.
Police arrest man in Abigail case
A 25-year-old Surrey man has been arrested in connection with the attack of Abigail Witchalls, police have confirmed. Surrey police confirmed that the man had been arrested last night, but said that the arrest was “only one line of inquiry” and said that police were still following up other information.
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