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20/06/2005
Abigail to be quizzed on attacker’s car
Abigail Witchalls is to be interviewed by police again in order to try and identify the car used by her attacker.
Mrs Witchalls, 26, was left paralysed after she was attacked and stabbed in the neck in Little Bookham, Surrey, on April 20.
In her initial description of the attacker, she described him as driving a blue car.
Police are compiling a file on the main suspect in the case to be handed over to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Twenty-three-year-old Richard Cazaly left Little Bookham to go to Scotland a few days after the attack on Abigail. He died of an apparent drug overdose shortly afterwards.
However, Abigail was unable to identify Mr Cazaly from a photo identity parade.
A new witness in the case – a woman who was riding her horse close to where the attack took place – is also to participate in a similar identification process, featuring the photograph of Mr Cazaly.
Detective Superintendent Adrian Harper said: “Abigail has shown great courage and determination following the attack, and has been extremely willing to help us, despite the strains placed on her by her current circumstances.”
Abigail is still being treated for the injuries she sustained in the attack, at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. A statement released by her family today said: “We are delighted at the progress Abigail has made since the attack eight weeks ago and we look to the future now with optimism that her condition will continue to improve.”
(KMcA/CL)
Mrs Witchalls, 26, was left paralysed after she was attacked and stabbed in the neck in Little Bookham, Surrey, on April 20.
In her initial description of the attacker, she described him as driving a blue car.
Police are compiling a file on the main suspect in the case to be handed over to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Twenty-three-year-old Richard Cazaly left Little Bookham to go to Scotland a few days after the attack on Abigail. He died of an apparent drug overdose shortly afterwards.
However, Abigail was unable to identify Mr Cazaly from a photo identity parade.
A new witness in the case – a woman who was riding her horse close to where the attack took place – is also to participate in a similar identification process, featuring the photograph of Mr Cazaly.
Detective Superintendent Adrian Harper said: “Abigail has shown great courage and determination following the attack, and has been extremely willing to help us, despite the strains placed on her by her current circumstances.”
Abigail is still being treated for the injuries she sustained in the attack, at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. A statement released by her family today said: “We are delighted at the progress Abigail has made since the attack eight weeks ago and we look to the future now with optimism that her condition will continue to improve.”
(KMcA/CL)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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