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17/06/2005
Man remanded in connection with Hayley inquiry
A 29-year-old man has been charged with perverting the course of justice in regard to the Hayley Richards murder.
Joaquim Sergio Da Cunha appeared before Chippenham Magistrates' Court today accused of cleaning a house, clothes, and with obstructing a police inquiry. He was remanded in custody to appear at Swindon Crown Court on June 24.
Twenty-three-year-old Hayley, who was three months pregnant, was found dead in her home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire last Saturday. Her throat had been cut.
Police are searching for Hayley’s former boyfriend, Portuguese-born Hugo Quintas. He is believed to have left on a flight from Bristol Airport to Portugal on the day that Hayley’s body was discovered.
Earlier this week, a member of the public told the police that they had spoken to Mr Quintas and he had told them that he wishes to return to the UK. It is now believed that Mr Quintas may be in Spain.
A week before she was murdered, Ms Richards contacted police, alleging that she had been assaulted by Mr Quintas.
The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, after it was revealed that police had not taken two potential opportunities to arrest Mr Quintas last week.
Crime scene investigators are still searching the Trowbridge area for the murder weapons and any bloodstained clothing that the killer might have thrown away.
Police are also still appealing for information from anyone who saw a vehicle in the area between 11pm on June 10 and 4am on June 11, which may have broken down or was being pushed.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact: 01380 735735 of Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/SP)
Joaquim Sergio Da Cunha appeared before Chippenham Magistrates' Court today accused of cleaning a house, clothes, and with obstructing a police inquiry. He was remanded in custody to appear at Swindon Crown Court on June 24.
Twenty-three-year-old Hayley, who was three months pregnant, was found dead in her home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire last Saturday. Her throat had been cut.
Police are searching for Hayley’s former boyfriend, Portuguese-born Hugo Quintas. He is believed to have left on a flight from Bristol Airport to Portugal on the day that Hayley’s body was discovered.
Earlier this week, a member of the public told the police that they had spoken to Mr Quintas and he had told them that he wishes to return to the UK. It is now believed that Mr Quintas may be in Spain.
A week before she was murdered, Ms Richards contacted police, alleging that she had been assaulted by Mr Quintas.
The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, after it was revealed that police had not taken two potential opportunities to arrest Mr Quintas last week.
Crime scene investigators are still searching the Trowbridge area for the murder weapons and any bloodstained clothing that the killer might have thrown away.
Police are also still appealing for information from anyone who saw a vehicle in the area between 11pm on June 10 and 4am on June 11, which may have broken down or was being pushed.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact: 01380 735735 of Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/SP)
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28 April 2006
Police handling of Hayley Richards' case 'poor'
Wiltshire Police have been criticised by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over the handling of a case which resulted in the murder of a pregnant woman. Hayley Richards,was murdered in her Trowbridge flat by her boyfriend, Hugo Quintas last June. The Portuguese factory worker slit the 23-year-old's throat.
Police handling of Hayley Richards' case 'poor'
Wiltshire Police have been criticised by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over the handling of a case which resulted in the murder of a pregnant woman. Hayley Richards,was murdered in her Trowbridge flat by her boyfriend, Hugo Quintas last June. The Portuguese factory worker slit the 23-year-old's throat.
15 June 2005
Hayley murder suspect wants to return to UK
The former boyfriend of murdered Wiltshire woman Hayley Richards has said that he wants to return to the UK, it has been reported.
Hayley murder suspect wants to return to UK
The former boyfriend of murdered Wiltshire woman Hayley Richards has said that he wants to return to the UK, it has been reported.
14 June 2005
Hunt continues in Portugal in Hayley murder inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Hayley Richards have flown to Portugal to help in the search for her ex-boyfriend who left the UK after her death. Twenty-three-year-old Hayley, who was three months pregnant, was found in her home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire on Saturday. Her throat had been cut.
Hunt continues in Portugal in Hayley murder inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Hayley Richards have flown to Portugal to help in the search for her ex-boyfriend who left the UK after her death. Twenty-three-year-old Hayley, who was three months pregnant, was found in her home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire on Saturday. Her throat had been cut.
29 March 2006
Man found guilty of murdering pregnant girlfriend
A Portuguese factory worker has been found guilty of murdering his pregnant girlfriend. Hugo Quintas, 25, murdered Hayley Richards, 23, at her flat in Trowbridge, Wiltshire last June. Bristol Crown Court heard how Quintas slit Ms Richards' throat after she admitted sleeping with another man.
Man found guilty of murdering pregnant girlfriend
A Portuguese factory worker has been found guilty of murdering his pregnant girlfriend. Hugo Quintas, 25, murdered Hayley Richards, 23, at her flat in Trowbridge, Wiltshire last June. Bristol Crown Court heard how Quintas slit Ms Richards' throat after she admitted sleeping with another man.
13 June 2005
Manhunt launched for killer of pregnant woman
An international manhunt has been launched, after a pregnant woman was found murdered in her own home. The body of Hayley Richards was discovered at her home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire at the weekend. She had last been seen just before midnight on Friday. Police are now searching for Ms Richards’ former boyfriend, Hugo Quintas, who is from Portugal.
Manhunt launched for killer of pregnant woman
An international manhunt has been launched, after a pregnant woman was found murdered in her own home. The body of Hayley Richards was discovered at her home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire at the weekend. She had last been seen just before midnight on Friday. Police are now searching for Ms Richards’ former boyfriend, Hugo Quintas, who is from Portugal.
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