09/02/2006

Entwistle held in US shootings case

Police have detained Neil Entwistle, 27, in connection with the deaths of his wife and infant daughter in their US home.

US authorities are seeking the extradition of Mr Entwistle who is facing two murder charges and a charge of illegal possession of a firearm.

Arrested by police at a tube station in London today, he is expected to appear before Bow Street Magistrates court.

The bodies of Rachel Entwistle, 27, and nine-month-old Lillian Entwistle were found shot to death at the family home in Hopkinton, Massachusetts last month.

It is reported that Mr Entwistle, who had returned to the UK following the incident, had been staying with relatives in Nottinghamshire.

(SP)

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