Murder

Complex Murder Investigation Continues in Sticker, Cornwall

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Jul 6, 2025 — 1 min read

Police were carrying out enquiries and searches in relation to a missing man in woodland, while a separate murder investigation regarding a body found in woods between Truro and Probus continued. A 39-year-old man from Sticker was re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. A woman aged in her 30s from Newquay, who was arrested last week on suspicion of murder, remains on police bail while enquiries continue.

Key Takeaways:

A complex murder investigation involving a large police presence is ongoing in the Sticker area near St Austell.
Specialist forensic officers are carrying out enquiries and searches in relation to a missing man in woodland.
A 39-year-old man from Sticker was re-arrested on suspicion of murder on July 5 and remains in police custody.
A woman aged in her 30s from Newquay, who was arrested last week on suspicion of murder, remains on police bail while enquiries continue.
The family of the missing man has been informed of the latest development in the investigation.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft is leading the investigation and appeals for the public to not speculate on social media about the case.
A large police presence will remain in the Sticker area into this week.
The public can contact the police regarding the enquiries by calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously online or by phone.

Statistics:

One murder investigation is ongoing in the Sticker area near St Austell.
A 39-year-old man is in police custody on suspicion of murder.
A woman aged in her 30s from Newquay remains on police bail while enquiries continue.
101 calls have been received by the police regarding the enquiries.
0800 555111 is the freephone number for Crimestoppers to report anonymous information.

Sources:

[Cornish Times: 999: Police launch murder probe after two arrests in Cornwall](https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/999/police-launch-murder-probe-after-two-arrests-in-cornwall-808759)
[Cornish Times: Separate murder investigations launched in Mid-Cornwall](https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/news/separate-murder-investigations-launched-in-mid-cornwall-809432)

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