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| Kayleigh Haywood murder: Stephen Beadman appears in court | Kayleigh Haywood murder: Stephen Beadman appears in court |
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| A man has appeared in court charged with the rape and murder of Kayleigh Haywood. | A man has appeared in court charged with the rape and murder of Kayleigh Haywood. |
| The 15-year-old, from Measham, Leicestershire, was last seen outside Ibstock Community College on Friday. | The 15-year-old, from Measham, Leicestershire, was last seen outside Ibstock Community College on Friday. |
| Stephen Beadman, 28, of George Avenue, Ibstock, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court earlier. | Stephen Beadman, 28, of George Avenue, Ibstock, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court earlier. |
| Luke Harlow, 27, also of George Avenue, appeared in court charged with grooming and two counts of sexual activity with a child. | Luke Harlow, 27, also of George Avenue, appeared in court charged with grooming and two counts of sexual activity with a child. |
| They were both remanded into custody and no pleas were entered. | They were both remanded into custody and no pleas were entered. |
| A body, believed to be that of Kayleigh Haywood, was found in a field near Ibstock, on Wednesday evening. | |
| A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death is yet to be held. | A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death is yet to be held. |
| It is alleged the rape and murder were carried out on Sunday 15 November. | It is alleged the rape and murder were carried out on Sunday 15 November. |
| Luke Harlow faces two counts of sexual activity with a child and it is understood the grooming charge is internet related. | Luke Harlow faces two counts of sexual activity with a child and it is understood the grooming charge is internet related. |
| Both men are due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 18 December. | Both men are due to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 18 December. |
| Following the discovery of the body Kayleigh Haywood's family said they were "heartbroken" and thanked the community for their support. | Following the discovery of the body Kayleigh Haywood's family said they were "heartbroken" and thanked the community for their support. |
| On Thursday evening hundreds of people visited St Laurence Church, in Measham, to pay their respects to Kayleigh. | On Thursday evening hundreds of people visited St Laurence Church, in Measham, to pay their respects to Kayleigh. |
| Reverend Linda Cox, from the church, said: "It was a very sombre atmosphere in there, but it was also a very supporting and loving atmosphere for each other and particularly for Kayleigh's family." | Reverend Linda Cox, from the church, said: "It was a very sombre atmosphere in there, but it was also a very supporting and loving atmosphere for each other and particularly for Kayleigh's family." |
| Eddie Green, head teacher of Ashby School where Kayleigh was a pupil, paid tribute to the teenager describing her as a "fun-loving" girl. | |
| He said: "Our thoughts are with the family of Kayleigh Haywood at this difficult time. | |
| "[Kayleigh] had started Year 11 with a real determination to be successful. It would appear that this opportunity has sadly been taken away from her." |