Murder enquiry launched after body discovered in Dummer - 09-05-2008

A murder enquiry has been launched following the discovery of human remains in Dummer on Thursday, May 8.

Police were called around 6.30am to an area off Wayfarers Way after a dog walker found the body.

A post mortem examination established the body is that of a white woman, approximately 5ft 6ins, of slender build and aged in her late teens to early 30s. The woman has never had a child.

Officers can now reveal that the body was burnt, however the exact cause of death is not being released.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary O'Flaherty, from the Major Crime Department, said: "We are carrying out a wide range of enquiries to try and identify this woman and would ask anyone who may know who she is to get in touch.

"We are treating this woman's death as a murder and we need the public's help to assist us in identifying who was responsible for this vicious attack.

"We know the area of the Wayfarer's Way is very popular with dog walkers, runners and poachers and I would ask anyone who saw anything suspicious on Wednesday or Thursday, no matter how trivial it may seem, to contact the investigation team.

"I would also like to thank the residents of Dummer for their co-operation and assistance as we carry out our investigations and ask anyone who has not yet spoken to police to get in touch."

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