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Rape Arrest After Student's Body Found In River

Rape Arrest After Student's Body Found In River

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with the death of student Caroline Everest, whose body was found in a river.

The 31-year-old man is being questioned and remains in custody, South Yorkshire Police said.

The student, who was studying at Sheffield Hallam university, went missing in Sheffield in the early hours of Sunday.

She was last seen alive leaving a nightclub and her body was found in a river on Tuesday.

Detective Chief Inspector Victoria Short said: "At this time, we are treating Caroline's death as unexplained.

"There have been a number of developments throughout the late evening and overnight as part of this complex investigation.

"A post-mortem examination was completed, however the cause of death was not established and the results were recorded as inconclusive. Further tests have now been requested."

The detective said the student had been seen leaving the Corporation nightclub around 2.40am and, a minute later, she was seen talking to a man outside a nearby pub. They parted company in a street close to where her body was found.

Ms Short said: "Approximately 10 minutes later, Caroline is seen alone on Summerfield Street, walking in the direction of the river. This is the last we see of her."

She added: "We have carried out extensive inquiries in a bid to identify and locate the man in the earlier CCTV footage. As a result, we arrested a 31-year-old on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody.

"The investigation is ongoing and we continue to review CCTV footage from the information received from the public.

"If you saw Caroline that night, or have any information, I urge you to come forward. Any information, no matter how small, could be vital to piece together her final steps and to provide answers for her family."