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Police investigating Caroline Everest's death arrest man on suspicion of rape Police investigating Caroline Everest's death arrest man on suspicion of rape
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Police investigating the “unexplained” death of 18-year-old student Caroline Everest have arrested a man on suspicion of rape.Police investigating the “unexplained” death of 18-year-old student Caroline Everest have arrested a man on suspicion of rape.
Everest, a student at Sheffield Hallam University, was reported missing after leaving a Sheffield nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. Her body was found in a river in the city on Tuesday.Everest, a student at Sheffield Hallam University, was reported missing after leaving a Sheffield nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. Her body was found in a river in the city on Tuesday.
South Yorkshire police said they had arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of rape and he remained in custody.South Yorkshire police said they had arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of rape and he remained in custody.
A spokesman said a postmortem examination of her body had not determined the cause of her death.A spokesman said a postmortem examination of her body had not determined the cause of her death.
DCI Victoria Short said: “At this time, we are treating Caroline’s death as unexplained.DCI Victoria Short said: “At this time, we are treating Caroline’s death as unexplained.
“There have been a number of developments throughout the late evening and overnight as part of this complex investigation.“There have been a number of developments throughout the late evening and overnight as part of this complex investigation.
“A postmortem examination was completed, however the cause of death was not established and the results were recorded as inconclusive. Further tests have now been requested.”“A postmortem examination was completed, however the cause of death was not established and the results were recorded as inconclusive. Further tests have now been requested.”
Short said CCTV footage showed Everest leaving the Corporation nightclub, on Milton Street, at about 2.40am on Sunday.Short said CCTV footage showed Everest leaving the Corporation nightclub, on Milton Street, at about 2.40am on Sunday.
A minute later, she is seen with a man outside the Devonshire Cat pub, about 50 metres away.A minute later, she is seen with a man outside the Devonshire Cat pub, about 50 metres away.
The detective said that at 3.35am, CCTV showed Everest and the man parting company in Napier Street, close to where her body was found in the early hours of Tuesday morning.The detective said that at 3.35am, CCTV showed Everest and the man parting company in Napier Street, close to where her body was found in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Short said: “Approximately 10 minutes later, Caroline is seen alone on Summerfield Street, walking in the direction of the river. This is the last we see of her.”Short said: “Approximately 10 minutes later, Caroline is seen alone on Summerfield Street, walking in the direction of the river. This is the last we see of her.”
She said: “We have carried out extensive inquiries in a bid to identify and locate the man in the earlier CCTV footage. As a result, we arrested a 31-year-old on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody. She said: “We have arrested a 31-year-old on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody.
“The investigation is ongoing and we continue to review CCTV footage from the information received from the public.“The investigation is ongoing and we continue to review CCTV footage from the information received from the public.
“If you saw Caroline that night, or have any information, I urge you to come forward. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital to piece together her final steps and to provide answers for her family.”“If you saw Caroline that night, or have any information, I urge you to come forward. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital to piece together her final steps and to provide answers for her family.”
On Tuesday, police sealed off a large area around the stretch of the Porter Brook where Everest’s body was found.On Tuesday, police sealed off a large area around the stretch of the Porter Brook where Everest’s body was found.
The river is little more than a stream at this point as it runs through an area of derelict land, which was searched by officers. The spot is about half a mile from the Corporation nightclub and close to Ecclesall Road, where many Sheffield students live.The river is little more than a stream at this point as it runs through an area of derelict land, which was searched by officers. The spot is about half a mile from the Corporation nightclub and close to Ecclesall Road, where many Sheffield students live.
Summerfield Street, where Everest was last seen on CCTV, crosses the brook at the point where the police search was focused. Napier Street, where the police say CCTV shows the student parting with the man, crosses Summerfield Street about 50 metres further south.Summerfield Street, where Everest was last seen on CCTV, crosses the brook at the point where the police search was focused. Napier Street, where the police say CCTV shows the student parting with the man, crosses Summerfield Street about 50 metres further south.
Everest’s family, who live about four miles away in the north of Sheffield, became concerned when she did not turn up for work or a family dinner on Sunday.Everest’s family, who live about four miles away in the north of Sheffield, became concerned when she did not turn up for work or a family dinner on Sunday.
Scores of messages of support have been left on family members’ social media pages and floral tributes have been laid close to where the body was found.Scores of messages of support have been left on family members’ social media pages and floral tributes have been laid close to where the body was found.
One note read: “RIP Caroline. Such a sweet, lovely girl, you will be missed by so many people. Sleep tight.”One note read: “RIP Caroline. Such a sweet, lovely girl, you will be missed by so many people. Sleep tight.”
Sheffield Hallam University said it was offering support to students and staff following Everest’s death.Sheffield Hallam University said it was offering support to students and staff following Everest’s death.
A spokeswoman said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear that South Yorkshire police have today found a body that they believe to be Caroline Everest. Our thoughts at this time are with Caroline’s family and close friends.”A spokeswoman said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear that South Yorkshire police have today found a body that they believe to be Caroline Everest. Our thoughts at this time are with Caroline’s family and close friends.”
Everest’s death is the second tragedy to hit the university since the start of the academic year. In September, an 18-year-old biomedical sciences student, Abigail Hall, was found dead in halls of residence in Shoreham Street in circumstances that were not believed to be suspicious.Everest’s death is the second tragedy to hit the university since the start of the academic year. In September, an 18-year-old biomedical sciences student, Abigail Hall, was found dead in halls of residence in Shoreham Street in circumstances that were not believed to be suspicious.