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Libby Squire death: Man arrested on suspicion of murder | Libby Squire death: Man arrested on suspicion of murder |
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A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Hull University student Libby Squire. | A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Hull University student Libby Squire. |
Her body was recovered from the Humber Estuary six weeks after she disappeared on 1 February following a night out. | Her body was recovered from the Humber Estuary six weeks after she disappeared on 1 February following a night out. |
Hundreds of police officers and members of the public were involved in an extensive search after 21-year-old Ms Squire was reported missing. | Hundreds of police officers and members of the public were involved in an extensive search after 21-year-old Ms Squire was reported missing. |
The man was held on Wednesday and has been released under investigation as inquiries continue, police said. | |
Det Sup Martin Smalley, of Humberside Police said: "A file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service as the investigation progresses." | |
Ms Squire was last seen at just after midnight near her home on Wellesley Avenue, Hull. | Ms Squire was last seen at just after midnight near her home on Wellesley Avenue, Hull. |
Later that morning she was reported missing and search specialists, dog handlers, underwater officers and the public began a search. | Later that morning she was reported missing and search specialists, dog handlers, underwater officers and the public began a search. |
At one stage, about 200 students gathered in the rain as a show of solidarity and support for the student and her parents. | At one stage, about 200 students gathered in the rain as a show of solidarity and support for the student and her parents. |
The body of the philosophy student, from High Wycombe, was recovered from the Humber Estuary on 20 March. | The body of the philosophy student, from High Wycombe, was recovered from the Humber Estuary on 20 March. |
Appealing for information during the search, her mother Lisa said: "Libby, my darling pie, we just want to know that you are safe." | Appealing for information during the search, her mother Lisa said: "Libby, my darling pie, we just want to know that you are safe." |
In an emotional Facebook post following the discovery of her body, her mother said: "I cannot thank you enough my darling Pie for making me a mummy." | In an emotional Facebook post following the discovery of her body, her mother said: "I cannot thank you enough my darling Pie for making me a mummy." |
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