Complex Murder Investigation Continues in Sticker, Cornwall

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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)