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04/08/2009
Man Arrested In Milly Dowler Murder Investigation
UPDATE: The man arrested by police investigating the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler has now been released without charge.
The 40-year-old man from west London was arrested at 10am on Tuesday morning after voluntarily attending a police station.
He was questioned about the alleged disposal of a red Daewoo Nexia car.
It is understood that the man was not suspected of having any direct involvement in Milly's murder.
Surrey police have confirmed that the investigation into Milly's death "remains an active inquiry".
Police had appealed for information about the vehicle last year as part of their investigation into Milly's murder. The car had been seen on CCTV shortly after the schoolgirl disappeared.
Milly, 13, disappeared in March 2002 as she walked home from school in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey.
Her body was found six months later on Yateley Heath, Hampshire.
Convicted killer Levi Bellfield, who was jailed last year for the murder of two women, has been linked to the case.
Following last year's appeal about the red car, it later emerged that Bellfield's girlfriend had owned a car, which was the same model and colour as that sought by police. It was later reported stolen and has not been seen since.
A similar red car also featured in another possible attempted abduction near Walton-on-Thames the day before Milly disappeared. In this case, a 12-year-old girl told police that a man in a red car had offered her a lift in Shepperton.
(KMcA/BMcc)
The 40-year-old man from west London was arrested at 10am on Tuesday morning after voluntarily attending a police station.
He was questioned about the alleged disposal of a red Daewoo Nexia car.
It is understood that the man was not suspected of having any direct involvement in Milly's murder.
Surrey police have confirmed that the investigation into Milly's death "remains an active inquiry".
Police had appealed for information about the vehicle last year as part of their investigation into Milly's murder. The car had been seen on CCTV shortly after the schoolgirl disappeared.
Milly, 13, disappeared in March 2002 as she walked home from school in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey.
Her body was found six months later on Yateley Heath, Hampshire.
Convicted killer Levi Bellfield, who was jailed last year for the murder of two women, has been linked to the case.
Following last year's appeal about the red car, it later emerged that Bellfield's girlfriend had owned a car, which was the same model and colour as that sought by police. It was later reported stolen and has not been seen since.
A similar red car also featured in another possible attempted abduction near Walton-on-Thames the day before Milly disappeared. In this case, a 12-year-old girl told police that a man in a red car had offered her a lift in Shepperton.
(KMcA/BMcc)
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Cameron Promises Phone Hack Investigation
Following revelations that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked, the Prime Minister has promised a full investigation. A public enquiry will be set up investigating the alleged hacking by the News of the World.
Cameron Promises Phone Hack Investigation
Following revelations that the phone of murder victim Milly Dowler was hacked, the Prime Minister has promised a full investigation. A public enquiry will be set up investigating the alleged hacking by the News of the World.
08 February 2012
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The man who was jailed for killing Milly Dowler has been refused permission to appeal against his conviction. Levi Bellfield was given a whole-life sentence last year after being found guilty of abducting and then killing Milly.
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Man Arrested In Milly Murder Inquiry
Police investigating the murder of Surrey schoolgirl Milly Dowler have arrested a 40-year-old man. The west London man, believed to be a scrap dealer, had voluntarily attended a police station earlier today and was arrested by police on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Man Arrested In Milly Murder Inquiry
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Car provides fresh clue in Milly Dowler murder
A red car has provided police with a fresh lead in the investigation into the murder of schoolgirl Amanda 'Milly' Dowler. Surrey police have launched an appeal for information regarding a red N-registration Daewoo Nexia, which was spotted on CCTV footage near where the 13-year-old schoolgirl disappeared.
Car provides fresh clue in Milly Dowler murder
A red car has provided police with a fresh lead in the investigation into the murder of schoolgirl Amanda 'Milly' Dowler. Surrey police have launched an appeal for information regarding a red N-registration Daewoo Nexia, which was spotted on CCTV footage near where the 13-year-old schoolgirl disappeared.
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