Libby Squire’s mum begs people to help lone women after Sarah Everard ‘snatched’ off street
LIBBY Squire's mum today begged people to be alert for lone women after Sarah Everard vanished on London's streets.
Sarah, 33, went missing as she walked home from Clapham last week - with a police officer since arrested on suspicion of her murder and kidnap.
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Human remains were yesterday found in Kent during the search for the marketing manager however are yet to be identified.
The case has sparked a wave of concern with a vigil to be held on Saturday for Sarah and women who feel unsafe on UK's streets.
And Libby Squire's mum has spoken out and urged people to look out for women who may be vulnerable.
Libby was just 21-years-old when she vanished after a night out in Hull in 2019 with her body later found dumped nearby.
It comes as…
- Police were last night investigating whether police officer Wayne Couzens used his warrant card to entice Sarah into a car
- Sarah’s family said she would never have taken a lift from a stranger
- Human remains were found in woodland in Kent last night as part of the investigation
- CCTV from a London bus could have helped cops in their investigation
- Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “shocked and deeply saddened” by the case
- A socially-distant vigil will be held in London
Pawel Relowicz, 26, was later found guilty of raping and murdering the young student and jailed for 27 years.
During the court case, jurors heard how the married butcher had been lurking in the shadows before pouncing on the student and bundling her into his car.
Mum Lisa Squire today begged people to be aware of women who appeared to be alone after her own devastating tragedy.
Writing on Twitter, she said: "As Libby’s mum can I ask that if ever you see a lone female who is obviously vulnerable offer to wait with her.
"Offer to call someone for her. Offer help. If she refuses help (and likely she will due to fear) call the police.
"The police WILL respond."
And a vigil will now be held on Saturday - both for Sarah and also for women who feel unsafe and face violence everyday.
Organisers said: "It's wrong that the response to violence against women requires women to behave differently. In Clapham, police told women not to go out at night this week. Women are not the problem.
"We've all been following the tragic case of Sarah Everard over the last week. This is a vigil for Sarah, but also for all women who feel unsafe, who go missing from our streets and who face violence every day."
The vigil is due to take place at Clapham Common bandstand at 6pm on Saturday evening with organisers telling people they should maintain social distancing.
The Reclaim These Streets marches are designed to show that women should feel safe no matter the time of day.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today said he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the developments in the Sarah Everard investigation”, adding “we must work fast to find all the answers to this horrifying crime”.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "I am deeply saddened by the developments in the Sarah Everard investigation. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Sarah, her family and friends at this unbearable time.
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"Many women have shared their stories and concerns online since Sarah’s disappearance last week. These are so powerful because each and every woman can relate.
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"Every woman should feel safe to walk on our streets without fear of harassment or violence.
"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."
