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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
Body found in search for woman last seen in Coventry in May - as man charged with murder
A body has been found in the search for a woman who was last seen in Coventry - as a man has been charged with murder. Reanne Coulson, 34, went missing in May and concerns were raised by her family after she failed to make contact with them on her birthday on 17 June. Officers searching for Ms Coulson found a body in Binley Woods on Friday afternoon, West Midlands Police said. Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of Ms Coulson have been informed, officers added. Mohammed Durnion was arrested as part of the investigation into her disappearance. The 42-year-old has now been charged with murder. A second man, Adam Moore, who's 38 and from the city, has been charged with assisting an offender. Both will appear before Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday. Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from the force's major crime unit, said their thoughts remain Reanne's family "at this deeply distressing time". "While formal identification still needs to take place, we do believe it is Reanne. We've charged a man with murder, and another for assisting an offender, but our inquiries to establish exactly what happened and why are ongoing," he said. Read more from Sky News: Ms Coulson's older brother Ashley told police he wanted to pass on his thanks to the public for their help but also asked that the family are left alone to grieve. Specialist search teams, including police dogs, have been searching Binley Woods as well as other areas of land in neighbouring Warwickshire since Wednesday. Ms Coulson was last seen leaving a food bank on Raglan Street in Coventry late in the evening of 21 May. Reanne's twin sister Kirsten also made a direct appeal to people who were in nearby Vauxhall Street on the same night, asking them to come forward if they had information about her disappearance. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the latest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- BBC News
Birmingham woman arrested after baby boy's death is bailed
A woman who was arrested after the death of a baby boy in Birmingham has been 37-year-old was held on suspicion of child neglect after officers were called twice to an address in Culford Drive, Bartley Green, on had initially carried out a welfare check in the morning, and were called to reports of a medical emergency hours later. The boy died later in Midlands Police said on Friday the woman had been bailed with strict conditions, with inquiries ongoing. The force also confirmed the matter had been referred to the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police crews had been called to a baby who was in a critical condition and receiving CPR, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.A spokesman for the service said despite everyone's best efforts, the baby could not be saved and died shortly after arriving at Midlands Police issued a statement confirming details of police statement said: "Officers attended the address earlier in the morning, where they entered the property and carried out a welfare check."We were then called later in the afternoon to reports of a baby having a medical emergency at the address, and he sadly later died." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Attempted murder arrest in Nuneaton after man falls from window
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police were called to reports that a man had fallen from a third floor window. Crews were called to Stoneleigh Court on Coton Road in Nuneaton at 23:57 BST on Tuesday, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. On arrival a man was found with serious injuries and transferred to hospital for further treatment. Warwickshire Police said the woman, who was also arrested on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs, had been bailed with strict conditions, adding inquiries were continuing. The force added that the man was expected to remain in hospital for a number of days. The woman had also been issued a Domestic Violence Protection Notice, police said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
19 hours ago
- The Independent
Police searching woods say they believe woman missing for over a month is dead
Police searching for a woman missing for over a month now believe she is dead, as specialist teams scour woodland in the West Midlands. Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen in Coventry in May. Concerns for her welfare were raised by her family after she failed to make contact on her birthday on June 17. West Midlands Police confirmed that specialist teams, including police dogs from across the country, are conducting extensive searches in Binley Woods and other areas of land in neighbouring Warwickshire. The force stated the operation is a result of information received by investigators. Speaking outside the woods where searches are being carried out and standing alongside Ms Coulson's family, Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from the force's major crime unit, said: 'I know there are people in the area of Coventry that have information relating to her (Ms Coulson's) whereabouts and I ask that they come forward and speak to the police, that they look at other channels such as Crimestoppers to provide that information to allow us to locate Reanne, as we sadly now believe she is deceased.' He said 'policing intelligence' has led to them to area, which they have been searching since Wednesday, adding: 'There is also some evidence in relation to telecommunication that have assisted us in pinpointing some locations and this is one of those.' The new information comes as a 38-year-old was detained just before 4pm on Wednesday in the Coventry area on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and remains in custody, as does a 42-year-old man arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder. Officers have until late on Friday to either release or charge the man who was arrested on Tuesday. A 53-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of kidnap and murder was released on bail with strict conditions while the investigation continues. In a fresh appeal for information about her daughter's whereabouts, Ms Coulson's mother Lynne Sparkes said: 'Is there anybody out there that knows anything about Reanne's disappearance? 'From one parent to another, you can only imagine how I'm feeling. Please come forward to give our family some closure. 'I just want my baby back.' Officers searching for Ms Coulson released CCTV on Monday of her near St Mary and Benedict Church on Raglan Street in Coventry at 9.46pm on May 21 to encourage anyone who may have seen her to come forward. A food bank was in operation at the time and she was last seen leaving the church with food and a carrier bag. She is believed to have been wearing a black hoodie with large red writing on the back, black jeans with tears in the front, and white footwear, and had a small black handbag worn on her left side. Ms Coulson was a sex worker and lived a 'chaotic life', her twin sister Kirsten told the media in an appeal on Monday, but said it was 'out of the ordinary' not to have heard from her. Speaking at the scene of the search on Thursday, she described her sister as her 'other half'. She said: 'Words can't describe the pain we are all feeling. She is my other half, my best friend, my everything. I am just broken in two. We have a bond like no other. 'Our family are desperate and we need your help to find her, no matter what, just bring her home.' West Midlands Police said more than 100 officers are 'working round the clock' to find Ms Coulson and have viewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken more than 50 statements from potential witnesses as part of the investigation. A dedicated website has been set up where information can be given at or you can call 101 quoting log 6621 of June 18. Information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Mum, 34, who vanished at church over a month ago is presumed dead as police make third arrest
A MUM who vanished at a church over a month ago is now presumed to be dead, say police. A third suspect, a 53-year old man, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and murder. 2 2 Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen leaving a food bank near St Mary and Benedict Church in Coventry on May 21. Specialist search teams, including police dogs, have been searching Binley Woods and other areas of land in neighbouring Warwickshire since Wednesday. West Midlands Police say that "police intelligence" led them to the area. Her family had made an emotional plea for information earlier this week following her disappearance. They reported her missing when she didn't make contact on her birthday on June 17.
