Everything we know as police find body thought to be Sarah Henshaw at A617 lay-by just outside Chesterfield
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The last time Sarah was seen alive was at around 9.00pm on Tuesday, June 20 – at her home address on Norman Street, Ilkeston.
On the evening of Friday, June 23, Derbyshire Police issued a missing persons appeal – calling on the public to report any sightings of the 31-year-old.
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Hide AdAround 24 hours later on Saturday, June 24, the force reissued its appeal – stressing that they were “seriously concerned about the sudden disappearance” of Sarah.
The police confirmed yesterday (Sunday, June 25) that they had launched a murder investigation after Sarah’s disappearance – and that a man had been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Officers were keen to hear from anyone that may have CCTV or dashcam footage of a blue Ford Transit van in the early hours of Wednesday, June 21 – around the area of J29 of the M1 and the A617.
Just after 12.00am today, officers were called to a lay-by off the westbound carriageway of the A617, close to junction 29 of the M1 – where a body believed to be Sarah was discovered.
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Hide AdSarah’s family have been made aware and are currently being supported by specialist officers.
The man who was arrested on suspicion of the 31-year-old’s murder remained in police custody and a warrant of further detention was authorised – giving officers more time to question him.
Officers also repeated their call for CCTV or dashcam footage of the van they had identified previously – with a registration beginning YP16.
Anyone with information that might assist the investigation is asked to contact the force using one of the methods below – quoting incident number 444 of June 23:
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Hide AdFacebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary; Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact; Website – complete the online contact form or Phone – call 101. You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.