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| Man summoned over Milly murder | |
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| A former doorman is to appear in court on charges of kidnapping and murdering Milly Dowler in 2002. | A former doorman is to appear in court on charges of kidnapping and murdering Milly Dowler in 2002. |
| The body of 13-year-old Milly was found on Yateley Heath in Hampshire, six months after she went missing in Walton-on-Thames. | The body of 13-year-old Milly was found on Yateley Heath in Hampshire, six months after she went missing in Walton-on-Thames. |
| She disappeared after calling her father to say she was on her way home. | She disappeared after calling her father to say she was on her way home. |
| Levi Bellfield, 41, has been summoned to appear at Staines Magistrates' Court on 13 April, where he will be formally charged. | |
| 'Painstaking work' | 'Painstaking work' |
| The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is bringing the charges after receiving a large dossier of circumstantial evidence compiled by the police. | The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is bringing the charges after receiving a large dossier of circumstantial evidence compiled by the police. |
| Levi Bellfield worked as a wheel clamper and club doorman | Levi Bellfield worked as a wheel clamper and club doorman |
| Nigel Pilkington, from CPS South East, said: "After carefully reviewing all the evidence in this case, I have now reached the decision that there is sufficient evidence and that it is in the public interest to charge Levi Bellfield with three offences." | Nigel Pilkington, from CPS South East, said: "After carefully reviewing all the evidence in this case, I have now reached the decision that there is sufficient evidence and that it is in the public interest to charge Levi Bellfield with three offences." |
| In a statement, Milly's parents Bob and Sally said: It's very hard to say how we feel after eight long and difficult years. | In a statement, Milly's parents Bob and Sally said: It's very hard to say how we feel after eight long and difficult years. |
| "We are extremely grateful to Det Supt Maria Woodall and her investigating team for their painstaking work and support to us over the years." | "We are extremely grateful to Det Supt Maria Woodall and her investigating team for their painstaking work and support to us over the years." |
| Nigel Pilkington of the CPS and DCI Maria Woodall announce Levi Bellfield is to stand trial | Nigel Pilkington of the CPS and DCI Maria Woodall announce Levi Bellfield is to stand trial |
| As well as the charges relating to Milly, who disappeared near a railway station on 21 March 2002, Mr Bellfield, of west London, is also accused of trying to kidnap Rachel Cowles, then aged 12, the previous day. | As well as the charges relating to Milly, who disappeared near a railway station on 21 March 2002, Mr Bellfield, of west London, is also accused of trying to kidnap Rachel Cowles, then aged 12, the previous day. |
| A UK-wide search was carried out to find Milly, and her remains were eventually found about 25 miles (40km) from where she was last seen. The teenager was identified by dental records. | A UK-wide search was carried out to find Milly, and her remains were eventually found about 25 miles (40km) from where she was last seen. The teenager was identified by dental records. |
| Police have continued to search for a red Daewoo Nexia car caught on CCTV which they believe was used to transport Milly's body. | Police have continued to search for a red Daewoo Nexia car caught on CCTV which they believe was used to transport Milly's body. |