Libby Squire death: Police HOLD BACK autopsy results of missing university student
LIBBY SQUIRE’s post-mortem examination results will not be released by police after her death was confirmed as a “potential homicide” earlier today.
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The Hull university student’s body was found in the Humber Estuary on Wednesday afternoon. Searches were carried out for more than a month after the 21-year-old disappeared following a night out in Hull on February 1. But Detective Superintendent Martin Smalley, of Humberside Police, revealed today the full details of her autopsy will not be released to the public over “investigative and operational reasons”.
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He said in a statement today: "In regards to our investigation, while we have considered throughout the missing person inquiry that Libby may have come to some harm, Libby's death and the recovery of her body now leads us to solely investigate as a potential homicide.
"The post-mortem examination concluded late last night and at this stage, we will not be releasing any results for investigative and operational reasons.
"Our thoughts remain today with Libby's family and friends at this incredibly sad and devastating time for them.
"The loss of a loved one is always an upsetting and traumatic experience to go through, but the circumstances surrounding Libby's death will only intensify the heartache for her family."
Mr Smalley added the support for the popular student, who was studying philosophy at Hull University, had been “overwhelming”.
He said: "Libby captured the hearts of not just the people in Hull, but across the country, and as I have said before, the support shown has been overwhelming and my sincerest thanks to absolutely everyone who has been involved."
He added an inquest into Miss Squire's death will begin at Hull Coroner's Court at 1pm on Monday.
Miss Squire, who was from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was last seen after being dropped off in a taxi near her home on Wellesley Avenue at 11.29pm.
She was spotted on a bench near Beverley Road around 10 minutes later.
This was the last time she was seen alive after staying in this area until around 12.09am the following day, February 1.
Since then, people have laid flowers and left poignant notes on the bench.
A nine-year-old girl said: "Gone from our sights but never from our hearts."
Another message said: "RIP lovely Libby. Hull will always hold you in our hearts."
And one tribute said: "Please don't let one act of hate overshadow the outpouring of love for you."
A 24-year-old Pawel Relowicz, of Raglan Street, Hull, was arrested on suspicion of abduction, during the investigation.
He has been remanded in custody, having appeared in court on unrelated charges of burglary, voyeurism, outraging public decency and receiving stolen goods.