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Kate Prout 2007 murder: Gloucestershire farm sealed off Kate Prout 2007 murder: Gloucestershire farm sealed off
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Officers investigating the murder of a woman in 2007, have sealed off the farm where she lived in the Gloucestershire-Herefordshire border. Officers investigating the murder of a woman in 2007, have sealed off the farm where she lived in Gloucestershire.
The body of Kate Prout, 55, of Redhill Farm in Redmarley, was never found despite extensive searches.The body of Kate Prout, 55, of Redhill Farm in Redmarley, was never found despite extensive searches.
Her husband Adrian was jailed for life in February 2010 with a recommendation he serve a minimum of 18 years.Her husband Adrian was jailed for life in February 2010 with a recommendation he serve a minimum of 18 years.
On Thursday, police said they had received "significant" new information about the case. Police said they had received "significant" new information about the case and officers began a search of woodland at the farm.
Officers were guarding the main gate while others were seen driving on parts the farm in 4x4 vehicles.
Paths around the 276-acre farm have also been sealed off.
In a statement, a Gloucestershire Police spokesman said: "Officers are reviewing this information and will be following up the matter with some urgency.In a statement, a Gloucestershire Police spokesman said: "Officers are reviewing this information and will be following up the matter with some urgency.
"It would not be appropriate to comment any further at this stage.""It would not be appropriate to comment any further at this stage."
Former teacher Mrs Prout disappeared the day after she asked her husband for a divorce settlement. Former teacher Mrs Prout disappeared the day after she asked her husband for a £800,000 divorce settlement.
Clothes left behind
The police search for her body was eventually suspended, pending new evidence.The police search for her body was eventually suspended, pending new evidence.
Mrs Prout had demanded £800,000 from her husband.
Adrian Prout, who owned a pipe-laying business and commercial pheasant shoot, had said he would need to sell £1.2m Redhill Farm to pay the settlement.Adrian Prout, who owned a pipe-laying business and commercial pheasant shoot, had said he would need to sell £1.2m Redhill Farm to pay the settlement.
Instead, he offered her £600,000 plus maintenance.Instead, he offered her £600,000 plus maintenance.
Prout reported his wife missing on 10 November. Her wallet and credit cards, shoes and clothes were all left behind.Prout reported his wife missing on 10 November. Her wallet and credit cards, shoes and clothes were all left behind.
Since Prout's conviction, a his fiancee Debbie Garlick has been behind a campaign to get his name cleared. Since Prout's conviction, his fiancee Debbie Garlick has been behind a campaign to get his name cleared.
In 2010, a £10,000 reward was offered for information that would have led to his release.In 2010, a £10,000 reward was offered for information that would have led to his release.