Killing of schoolteacher in London renews fears about women's safety
CBC
British police said on Thursday they had arrested a suspect in the hunt for the assailant who killed a teacher in a London park as she made a five-minute walk from her home to meet a friend at a pub. The case has sparked new concerns for the safety of women walking the city's streets.
Sabina Nessa, 28, left her home in south London just before 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 17, making her way through Cator Park toward The Depot Bar on Pegler Square in Kidbrooke Village.
She never arrived and her body was found in the park the next afternoon.
"Sabina's journey should have taken just over five minutes but she never made it to her destination," said Det. Insp. Joe Garrity.
Police later said they had arrested a 38-year-old man in Lewisham, south London, on suspicion of murder. They also released pictures taken from security TV footage of a man and a vehicle, appealing to anyone who recognized either to make immediate contact.
"Any information as to his identity or whereabouts could be vital for our investigation," said Det. Chief Insp. Neil John.
A post-mortem carried out on Monday was inconclusive, police said.
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