Arrest Made in Connection with Nursing Assistant's Murder
An 18-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after a member of the public discovered a blue sports Nike bag near the scene of the crime, which led detectives to take the individual into custody. The arrest comes in connection with the murder of 33-year-old nursing assistant Cheryl Moss, who was found stabbed to death at the back of St George's Hospital in Hornchurch, east London. Police believe Moss was killed by a stranger who may have lain in wait for some time, and detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man carrying a blue Nike bag in the area.
Key Takeaways:
- An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the murder of nursing assistant Cheryl Moss, who was found stabbed to death at the back of St George's Hospital in Hornchurch, east London.
- The arrest was made after a member of the public discovered a blue sports Nike bag near the scene of the crime, which led detectives to take the individual into custody.
- Police believe Moss was killed by a stranger who may have lain in wait for some time.
- Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man carrying a blue Nike bag in the area of Upper Rainham Road on Thursday afternoon.
- The contents of the blue Nike bag were found to be significant, leading police to make the arrest at lunchtime.
- The arrested man is believed to live in the area and may have known Mrs. Moss.
Statistics:
- Age of the arrested man: 18 years old
- Age of the victim, Cheryl Moss: 33 years old
- Time of the murder: Thursday, around 10.30am
- Time of the arrest: Thursday, lunchtime
- Location of the crime: St George's Hospital, Hornchurch, east London
- Location of the arrest: North London police station
- Number of appeals for witnesses: 3 (original appeal, appeal for people walking dogs, appeal for witnesses who may have seen a man carrying a blue Nike bag)
Sources:
- Police statement, cited in the article
- Statement from Det Chief Insp Dick Langley
- Sources said in the article