... Latest. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Early hours: PC Couzens is treated in hospital and discharged for head injury sustained during a second night at a South London police station. Home Secretary Priti Patel added: "I am deeply saddened by the developments in the Sarah Everard investigation. The announcement came moments before it emerged Couzens was taken to hospital again for a second time with head injuries. The police watchdog last night announced they are investigating the Met Police over the injury sustained by Couzens. Footage from a bus that showed the marketing manager on a main road is understood to have been a breakthrough in the tragic case. Wayne Couzens, 48, is in police custody after the 33-year-old went missing last week as she walked home from a friend's house in Clapham, south … Wayne Couzens is a Metropolitan police officer in England who is accused in the disappearance and possible death of a missing marketing executive named Sarah Everard, who … was walking home from Clapham on Wednesday last week when she vanished. "In that context, none of us would have wanted to see the scenes we saw at the end of yesterday's events," she added. Others said "I need to be able to tell my children I did not stay silent" and "Enough is Enough", while one said "You don't protect us". She said that "all the women and men of the Met are outraged at what has happened and they're working as hard as they can to get justice for Sarah". His condition later improved and following treatment and a brain scan Couzens was later returned to custody. The site where officers found body remains is 30 miles from the Deal home where Couzens was arrested. Sarah's family last night paid tribute to her as a "kind and beautiful daughter" and urged anyone with information to contact police. Wayne Couzens is a Metropolitan Police officer in England who is accused in the disappearance and death of a missing marketing executive named Sarah Everard, who vanished on March 3. Wayne Couzens, 48, was charged with kidnapping and killing the marketing executive, 33, who went missing while walking home from a friend's flat … Damned if we don't. "The police have cordoned off the Rope Walk between Malcolm Waites Garage/Cow Leas Meadow all the way through the town. Brutality's not welcome here. On the other hand, Elena was also arrested for assisting Wayne in the crime. ARMED cop Wayne Couzens has tonight been charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. Vital Sarah Everard evidence from Transport for London took days to secure because they are closed on weekends, according to reports. Sarah Everard news latest – Suspect Wayne Couzens linked to alleged sex offence days before 33-year-old’s disappearance He went back to St George’s Hospital, where he was taken for the first time for treatment, in the early hours of Thursday morning. 9.28pm: Sarah ends a 15-minute phone call with her partner Josh Lowth. Vigils also took place in locations including Glasgow, Nottingham, Birmingham and Bristol. The 48-year-old joined the force in 2018, having reportedly transferred from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, where he was deployed at Dungeness – … Dad-of-two Couzens, 48, is in custody after the 33-year-old went missing last week as she walked home from a friend's house in Clapham, south west London. Follow our live blog for the latest developments on the Sarah Everard case 14 "What has happened makes me more determined, not less, to lead my organisation.". Staff reported it to police on the night. "This is not right or fair. Detectives probing Sarah’s ­suspected murder searched his locker as the investigation gathered speed. Wayne Couzens and Elena Couzens have 2 children together. "Political leaders should be doing much more to support the police officers they have put in this impossible position. His mother-in-law Nina Sukhoreba,69, has now spoken up in his defence, saying he "could not do anything like this". ", SARAH EVERARD VIGIL: HUNDREDS OF PROTESTERS RALLY OUTSIDE SCOTLAND YARD AFTER COPS STORM MEMORIAL, NATIONAL POLICE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN TO CALL MEETING OF POLICE CHIEFS ON MONDAY TO DISCUSS 'PROTECTION OF WOMEN'. 1am: Dozens of officers swoop on a derelict former golf course in Bear’s Lane near the village of Great Chart at Ashford, Kent, which is 56 miles from where Sarah was last seen. His first posting was to South Area where he joined a response team covering the Bromley area. 6.30pm: Independent Office for Police Conduct announces an investigation into actions of the Met after claims against an officer of indecent exposure at a South London takeaway on February 28. Couzens, 48, will appear in custody at Westminster magistrates’ court tomorrow morning. CCTV footage from local buses is believed to have led to the breakthrough in the case. Couzens arrived at the central London court at 10am in a large blue police van, stepping into the dock around 10.30am. Wayne Couzens will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court later this morning. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Marketing executive Sarah was walking home from Clapham on Wednesday last week when she vanished. "The police abuse the powers they already have, yet the government plans to give them even more powers in the #PoliceCrackdownBill. The married dad-of … PC Wayne Couzens, 48, is being held on suspicion of her abduction and murder. Her body was found hidden in an area of woodland in Ashford, Kent, on Wednesday. Did you see what happened in the takeaway or have any information? SARAH EVERARD PROTESTS: WHAT WERE DEMONSTRATORS DEMANDING TODAY? The demand comes amid a national outcry over the threats posed to women following the killing of Sarah Everard. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14310271/sarah-everard-police-wayne-couzens THE LATEST: Police were last night investigating whether Wayne Couzens used his warrant card to entice Sarah into a car; The family of Sarah Everard paid tribute to their "bright and beautiful daughter and sister" Sexual harassment against women on the street could become a new … linked to Wayne Couzens, 48, three days before Sarah, 33, disappeared. The latest speculations online suggest that the arrested police officer, who hails from Kent, kidnapped, raped, and murdered Everard. ", LIB DEM LEADER ASKS LONDON MAYOR AND HOME SECRETARY ABOUT INVOLVEMENT IN CLAPHAM COMMON VIGIL. Following the arrest of the police officer, the Metropolitan Police has made a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The 48-year-old appeared in court to confirm his name and address during a short hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court earlier this week. He was posted to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection (PaDP) branch after transferring in 2018 from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. Sarah Everard news latest – Suspect Wayne Couzens linked to alleged sex offence days before 33-year-old’s disappearance He wore a grey tracksuit and appeared to have a red wound on the top of his forehead. "They are all connected to the arrest of a serving MPS officer on suspicion of kidnap, murder and a separate allegation of indecent exposure. POLICE OFFICER REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER DEATH OF SARAH EVERARD. 8pm: PC Wayne Couzens finishes his shift at the US Embassy in Nine Elms, South West London. Hundreds of protesters have chanted "shame on you" as police officers stood guard at New Scotland Yard, before marching to Parliament Square. Wayne Couzens, 48, will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow, according to a statement from the Met. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has written to the Home Secretary and London mayor to ask about their involvement in the policing of Saturday's vigil on Clapham Common. Serving Metropolitan Police constable Wayne Couzens, 48, is charged with kidnapping and killing the 33-year-old marketing executive, who went missing while walking home from a friend’s flat in south London on March 3. Follow our live blog below for the latest developments in the story... CALLS FOR SEX ATTACK CASES TO BE FAST-TRACKED THROUGH BACK-LOGGED COURTS. He was taken to St George’s Hospital, Tooting, and initially taken into the intensive care unit. Couzens appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning for his first appearance following his arrest on Tuesday. "Our investigation will look at the actions of the MPS after police received a report on 28 February that a man had exposed himself at a fast food restaurant in South London.". His work saw him provide protection at major public events attended by senior members of the Royal Family. It meant he was still working as a gun cop for three days and free to allegedly snatch Sarah on March 3. "What happened to Sarah appals me. Mourners shouted “shame on you” at officers as they ripped women off the metal railings. "Police have requested that residents do not gather trying to ascertain information or details. It should take 50 minutes. A post-mortem examination has taken place but no cause of death was given in court. 8pm: It is announced that human remains have been discovered in woodland at the search area. “At this stage it is thought the officer used his warrant card to entice Sarah towards his car. The CCTV footage from a London bus provided the key breakthrough in the arrest of Serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens in connection with … Sarah Everard news latest – Wayne Couzens remanded in custody after appearing in court on murder and kidnap charges 13/03/2021 WAYNE Couzens will appear at the Old Bailey next week after being remanded in custody on kidnap and murder charges following the death of Sarah Everard. Police would not comment on the new area of investigation, but the local council confirmed that the pathway had been taped off. MET POLICE FEDERATION CHARIMAN SAYS: 'DAMNED IF WE DO, DAMNED IF WE DON'T''. Likewise, they also take care of a pug dog. Wayne Couzens has been arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap over the disappearance of Sarah Everard. The marksman, whose role involves guarding politicians and protecting events attended by senior royals, is believed to have worked a shift in South London that day. Serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has been charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard. The 48-year-old joined the Metropolitan Police Service on 10 September, 2018, and was first posted to South Area with a … Earlier on Sunday, Priti Patel asked the Chief Inspector of Constabulary to conduct a "lessons learned" review into the events. Yesterday, the 48-year-old was taken to hospital for a second time … Follow our live blog for the latest … She has since been released on bail. MURDER suspect Wayne Couzens is attached to an elite Met Police unit responsible for guarding Parliament and embassies. Signs included messages such as "Times up Priti", "End state violence", and "Abolish the police". Wayne Couzens, 48, a firearms officer from the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was this morning taken to Westminster Magistrates' Court in a security van. "That's why this morning I said, from what I can tell, I wasn't there, but from what I can tell, my officers - in a very difficult position, as they have been again and again in the last year policing within coronavirus restrictions, having to uphold the law, having to be impartial, having to be fair. SARAH EVERARD: SANDWICH COUNCIL CONFIRM POLICE HAVE EXTENDED INVESTIGATIONS IN AREA. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "I've listened to what people have been saying in the last week, I know that in the streets all across the UK women don't feel as safe as we would all like women to feel. This is also ­operated as a paintballing course and has a farm building. CONTINUED Nobody wants a third wave to happen. PC Couzens is attached to the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection (PaDP) unit normally based at the Palace of Westminster. "He is a wonderful family man, a wonderful man. Couzens was arrested on Tuesday night - six days after Sarah vanished as she walked home in Clapham, South West London. Cops moved in on married dad-of-two PC Couzens after a car linked to him was allegedly spotted on a motorist’s dashcam near to where Sarah was last seen on the night of Wednesday March 3. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The serving Metropolitan Police officer accused of murdering Sarah Everard has been remanded in custody after his first court appearance. The council statement read: "Sandwich Town Council is in contact with Kent Police on behalf of the Metropolitan Police in relation to ongoing investigations associated to the murder of Sarah Everard. Officers also put up a tent in the front garden of the property. It comes as armed cop Wayne Couzens was linked to an alleged sex offence in … The 48-year-old gun cop had signed an oath of allegiance to preserve life and protect property when he joined the police. Cop Wayne Couzens, 48, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap while his wife Elena has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. CRESSIDA DICK SAYS SHE 'FEELS FOR HER OFFICERS, EVERY DAY', Asked if she felt she owed an apology to her frontline officers, Dame Cressida Dick said: "I feel for my officers, I feel for them every day.". The incident is said to have been captured on CCTV. They want serious sexual offences to be prioritised for a slot in Britain’s backlogged courts. MET Police chief Cressida Dick has refused to step down after facing growing calls to resign after cops stormed a vigil for Sarah Everard. "The IOPC’s investigation follows a conduct referral from the MPS in relation to two officers, received last night, which is linked to four other referrals. ", A placard in the shape of a gravestone which had been placed beneath the New Scotland Yard sign was removed by officers before the majority of protesters arrived. A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with murdering and kidnapping Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London last week. Wayne Couzens, 48, was reportedly found collapsed in his cell on Thursday. Ellie Reeves, Labour’s Shadow Solicitor General, said the government has “let down victims”, saying: “A decade of failure has weakened the foundations of our criminal justice system, leading to a near total collapse in rape prosecutions and delays of years getting to trial. "At this deeply sad and tragic time as we think and pray for Sarah and her family, I will continue through my role to do all I can to protect women and girls from violence and harassment.". Wayne Couzens, a 48-year-old father-of-two, is a Met Police armed diplomatic protection officer stationed in Westminster and was arrested at his home in Kent on Tuesday night. SARAH EVERARD’S BODY FOUND IN BUILDER’S BAG, COURT TOLD. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Wayne Couzens has been arrested on suspicion of murder after Sarah Everard disappeared, The 33-year-old vanished as she walked home in London last week, Wayne Couzens, 48, is being quizzed by cops over the disappearance of Sarah Everard, The cop is not believed to have met Sarah previously, Couzens' wife Elena was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, Sarah disappeared while walking back from a friend's house, Human remains were found around 30 miles from Couzens' home, Sarah Everard cops find human remains in woodland after serving Met Police officer Wayne Couzens, 48, arrested. 4.30pm: A forensics team arrives at the golf course, joining some 150 officers. ARMED cop Wayne Couzens has been linked to an alleged sex offence just three days before Sarah Everard disappeared. The announcement came moments before it emerged Couzens was taken to hospital again for a second time with head injuries. Couzens was alone in his cell at Wandsworth police station, in South West London, when the incident happened. But her body was found in the woods near Ashford, Kent over a week later - with police formally identifying her the following day using dental records. Dame Cressida Dick said: "What happened to Sarah appals me. View our online Press Pack. The Met Police last night said they were "offering every assistance to the IOPC". A man is alleged to have exposed himself to female staff at the take away on February 28. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. However, she vanished that night - with police launching a desperate hunt for the 33-year-old. Sarah had been walking from a friend's house on Wednesday last week - heading back to her Brixton home. A minute of silence was held in which the demonstrators lay on the ground. He then moved to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command on 1 February 2020 where he patrolled embassies in the capital. ", BREAKING: SARAH EVERARD COPS CORDON OFF KENT PATHWAY AFTER DISCOVERING HER BODY IN WOODLANDS 30 MILES AWAY. They warn that victims are being forced to wait for years sometimes to see justice done. A married dad-of-two, he is … However, no action was taken in connection over the alleged incident. They have a 10-years-old daughter and an 8-year-old son. It has been claimed police failed to act and arrest Couzens over the accusation of indecent exposure at the fast food take away in South London on February 28. "The thoughts of the Metropolitan Police Federation remain with the family and friends of Sarah Everard. These are so powerful because each and every woman can relate. On Sunday, the group tweeted: "Police are perpetrators of individual and state violence against women - as evidenced last night. 9am: Police remove two cars from PC Couzens’s house in Deal. In a statement, the IOPC said: "The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has started an independent investigation into whether Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers responded appropriately to a report of indecent exposure. "They have to make these really difficult calls and I don't think anybody should be sitting back in an armchair and saying 'well that was done badly' or 'I would have done it differently' without actually understanding what was going through their minds. I think it was wrong and I am pleased it is now going to be reviewed. A COP being quizzed over the suspected murder and kidnap of Sarah Everard has been linked to an indecent exposure report at McDonald's, it was reported today. Political figures and groups including Sadiq Khan and the Fire Brigades Union are condemning the Met Police's actions - while the National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair has called for an emergency meeting of chief constables to address violence against women. The Independent Office for Police Conduct also announced they are investigating the Met over the apparent failure to act on the indecent exposure report. Damned if we do. Hundreds of people converged on the south London park despite an official vigil being called off earlier in the day due to police warnings over coronavirus restrictions. The Home Secretary spoke with Dame Cressida, having received her report into the police's actions at the vigil. WAYNE COUZENS: THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN SARAH EVERARD CASE. His Ukraine-born wife Elena, 38, who works as a laboratory manager, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Wayne Couzens, a serving Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with Ms Everard's murder and kidnap. Follow our live blog for the latest … Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey called on Dame Cressida to resign, while Women's Equality Party co-founder Catherine Mayer said her position was "untenable". disappeared while walking home to Brixton from Clapham last week, 33-year-old was a "kind and beautiful" woman, remains found in Kent woods are those of the missing marketing executive, with head injuries after being taken into custody, The suspect was linked to an alleged sex offence, Organisers of a vigil for Sarah Everard have been left furious, CCTV from a London bus has helped cops in their investigations, paid tribute to her as a "kind and beautiful daughter, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). But the question will be whether the case was progressed quickly enough.". Metropolitan PC Wayne Couzens, 48, worked for an elite Westminster-based unit which protects diplomats, VIPs and high-profile buildings in the capital. Dad-of-two Wayne Couzens, 48, was this week arrested after Sarah, 33, seemingly vanished off the streets of London. ", MET POLICE CHIEF 'VERY COMFORTABLE' WITH REVIEW INTO POLICING AT SARAH EVERARD VIGIL. PC Wayne Couzens, 48, was being held on suspicion of her abduction and murder at Wandsworth police station, South West London and has been rushed to hospital, The Sun has exclusively revealed. But after protesters demonstrated outside of Scotland Yard this afternoon, Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said she will not step down over the force's policing tactics. 9.30pm: Sarah, below, is last seen on doorbell camera footage on A205 (South Circular) Poynders Road, from the ­junction with Cavendish Road, in the direction of Tulse Hill. "Most of them would have been at those vigils and I guarantee also that my officers up and down London and beyond, if they weren't working, will have been thinking of Sarah at 9:30pm last night, they will have been lighting their candles or pausing, and it's something we care about very, very deeply.". On Saturday, he was remanded in custody after appearing at Westminster Magistrates Court, He will appear before the Old Bailey on Tuesday (March 16), Sarah Everard disappeared while walking home, Wayne Couzens, 48, yesterday appeared in court. This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated. It said "RIP democracy mutual respect Sarah. PC Wayne Couzens, 48, was being held on suspicion of her abduction and murder. Heavy-handed cops dragged tearful women away from a candle-lit shrine during ugly clashes at Clapham Common in south London on Saturday night. The dad-of-two has since been returned to a police station, the Metropolitan Police said. It was today confirmed that a body found in Kent woodlands is that of the missing 33-year-old. Officers erected barriers around the Metropolitan Police headquarters and the group of demonstrators, many holding placards aloft, spilled over on to the road next to the River Thames. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Follow our live blog for the latest developments on the case of missing Sarah Everard 23 Officers have been seen along a pathway next to a stream, and have set up a base in the town centre, according to Kent Online. I am the first woman commissioner of the Met - perhaps it appals me in a way even more because of that," she said. POLICE have sealed off a pathway in Kent as part of their ongoing investigation into the death of Sarah Everard. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. But the crucial evidence took days to secure as Transport for London is not open at the weekend, The Times reports. Banners in the crowd said "Men your silence is deafening" and "Cressida you're a woman too", while protesters shouted: "Sisters united will never be defeated.". "Every woman should feel safe to walk on our streets without fear of harassment or violence. Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded Couzens in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on March 16. Niamh Cavanagh 34 minutes ago. The body of Sarah Everard was found inside a large builder’s bag and identified using dental records, a court has heard. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Women demanded to be heard following clashes between vigil goers and police in Clapham Common on Saturday night, Hundreds attended the protest in Parliament Square after demonstrating outside Scotland Yard, A woman holds a banner as she attends a protest at the Parliament Square, following the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, Sarah Everard vigil: Hundreds of protesters rally outside Scotland Yard after cops storm memorial, was 'found in a builder's bag in woods' in Kent, demands 'full report' over 'upsetting' arrests, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Met Police detectives have cordoned a large area in Sandwich - 30 miles from the woodland where the body of the missing 33-year-old was discovered. Cops moved in on married dad-of-two PC Couzens after a car linked to him was allegedly spotted on a motorist’s dashcam near to where Sarah was last seen on the night of Wednesday, March 3. She added: "I completely recognise that they are, particularly in this last year, often finding themselves in very very difficult situations, they are policing during a pandemic. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 3pm: PC Couzens was further arrested on suspicion of murder and a separate allegation of indecent exposure. Wayne Couzens, 48, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday for his first hearing. The latest speculations online suggest that the arrested police officer, who hails from Kent, kidnapped, raped, and murdered Everard. The dad-of-two has since been returned to a police station, the Metropolitan Police said. Had he been arrested over the allegation, Couzens would automatically have had his “blue ticket” firearm licence revoked and suspended from duty. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Brits to be hit by snow, flooding and a -5C Arctic blast, Sarah Everard cops cordon off pathway after discovering body 30 miles away, Princess Eugenie shares pic of baby August among daffodils on Mother's Day, Hollyoaks' Carley Stenson and Danny Mac announce they are expecting first baby, UK daily Covid deaths fall to lowest in FIVE MONTHS with 52 fatalities, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. A source today told The Standard: "It’s definitely not that police did nothing about the indecent exposure or that they turned a blind eye to a crime by a colleague. Wayne Couzens, 48, was taken to hospital with head injuries after being taken into custody The suspect was linked to an alleged sex offence three days before Sarah disappeared We must resist this. SARAH AGONY. The apparent police blunder over the alleged indecent exposure emerged after Couzens was found unconscious in custody with a “serious” head injury and taken to hospital yesterday. Wayne Couzens, 48, a firearms officer from the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was this morning taken to Westminster Magistrates' Court in a security van. PC Wayne Couzens, a married dad-of-two has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and murder (Image: Kent Messenger/SWNS) Marketing exec … He has been remanded in custody and will next appear in … PC Wayne Couzens, 48, was being held on suspicion of her abduction and murder at Wandsworth police station, South West London and has been rushed to … Police also revealed Couzens joined the Met in September 2018 where he worked on a response team in Bromley, South East London. The crowd clapped when an announcer said everyone was here to remember Sarah Everard. "Met Police Officer officially named Wayne Couzens from Kent working in London kidnapped, potentially raped (phone contained indecent images) and … PC Wayne Couzens, 48, is being held on suspicion of Sarah's abduction and murder. HUMAN remains found in Kent have been confirmed as the body of missing Sarah Everard. 8pm: PC Couzens is arrested at his home in Freemen’s Way, Deal, Kent, on suspicion of kidnap and his wife Elena Couzens is held on suspicion of assisting an offender. Wayne Couzens, 48, was locally named yesterday as the officer arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap in connection with the case. Ken Marsh, chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said: "Yesterday, 26 Metropolitan Police officers were assaulted - punched, kicked, spat at - policing Covid-19 lockdown laws that a democratically-elected Government have imposed... laws that the Mayor of London has called on us to enforce to keep Londoners safe.
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