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Family of missing Becky Watts, 16, 'devastated' after police say her body was cut up: 'We are at an utter loss to understand why anyone would want to hurt our beautiful Becky in such a brutal way'
- Becky Watts, 16, from Bristol, vanished from her home on February 19
- Police were called to a new property last night and found body parts
- Officers are questioning man, 28, and woman, 21, on suspicion of murder
- Four men and one woman arrested on suspicion of assisting offender
- Men are aged 29, 29, 23 and 23 and the woman is also 23
- New location is close to a house previously searched in Barton Hill
- Becky's mother, brother and grandmother say they are 'devastated'
The family of missing teenager Becky Watts said today they are 'devastated' at the news that police believe her body was cut up.
Officers searching for the 16-year-old were called to a new location in the Barton Hill area of Bristol last night, where they discovered what they believe are her remains.
Today, Becky's mother Tania, her grandmother Pat and her brother Daniel said in a statement that they were at an 'utter loss' at news of the grim find.
Police searching for missing teenager Becky Watts have found body parts after they were called to this property in the Barton Hill area of Bristol last night
Police have not previously searched the house in Barton Court, but it is close to another house at the centre of the investigation. Pictured is the police cordon around the new location today
Following the grim discovery, police have arrested four men and a women on suspicion of assisting an offender. Becky's family have been told of the 'devastating' development
The new house at the centre of the search is at Barton Court, a few metres from a house previously searched in nearby Cotton Mill Lane
Police have been searching three properties, including Becky's house in the St George's area of Bristol (pictured, top right). They have previously searched her boyfriend Luke's home - which is opposite another house at the centre of the search in Barton Hill (bottom right). Police have also been searching a property in Southmead (top left) where they seized a black Vauxhall Zafira. Now they want any previous owners of the car or anyone who has seen it recently to come forward
'We are devastated to be told of this latest development,' the said in a statement released through police.
'We are at an utter loss to understand why anyone would want to hurt our beautiful Becky in such a brutal way.
'We are grateful to the police for all they have done and are continuing to do in this investigation.
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'Whilst there are people in custody, none of whom are connected to the Watts family, we will not be making any further comment and we ask that our privacy is respected at this horrific time.'
Two people arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody today, while police last night arrested four men and a woman on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Police had previously been searching a property just a street away from the new location, and extended their cordon around the home this morning.
Officers believe the 16-year-old's body had been cut up, and although the remains discovered have not been identified, the student's family have been told of the 'devastating' news
Detective Superintendent Mike Courtiour said Becky's family had been told of the find, and they were being supported by specialist police officers
THE SEARCH FOR MISSING BECKY
Becky vanished from her home on the morning of February 19
February 18: Becky stays overnight at a friend’s house.
February 19: The 16-year-old returns to her home in Crown Hill, St George, Bristol, at around 11.15am. She leaves home with her phone, laptop and tablet computer but does not tell friends or family where she is going, or take extra clothing.
February 20: The teenager is reported missing by her family at 4pm.
February 23: Her father, Darren Galsworthy, and grandmother, Pat Watts, appeal for her to come home.
February 24: Police appeal to local communities to help find Becky.
February 26: Detectives say there is 'nothing to suggest' the missing girl has come to harm despite her father’s fears that she may have been attacked.
February 27: Police carry out specialist open water searches of a pond in St George’s Park, which they say is a 'routine' part of the investigation and not based on specific intelligence.
February 28: A man aged 28 and a 21-year-old woman are arrested in connection with Becky’s disappearance.
March 1: Police confirm that no significant items have been identified during searches carried out within a 1.25 mile radius of Becky’s home.
March 2: Police are given a further 36 hours to question two people arrested in connection with her disappearance.
March 3: Body parts are found in what police say is a 'significant development' in their investigation. Police announce three men and two women have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A 28-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of Becky's kidnap. They were further arrested yesterday on suspicion of her murder and are still being questioned by police.
Detective Superintendent Mike Courtiour said: 'As a result of new information received late last night, we attended a house at Barton Court in the Barton Hill area of Bristol.
'The information suggested that Becky’s body had been cut up and a search at the new location resulted in the discovery of body parts.
'Although formal identification procedures have not yet been completed, we have made Becky’s family aware of this discovery.
DS Courtiour, pictured today, said police were offering Becky's family 'every support we can to them during this terrible ordeal'
'As a result of this latest development, a further four men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
'They remain in police custody at this time as do the man and the woman arrested on suspicion of Becky’s murder.
'This is devastating news for Becky’s family and friends and our thoughts are with them. We will continue to offer every support we can to them during this terrible ordeal.'
The four men arrested last night are aged 29, 29, 23 and 23. The woman is also 23.
The teenager has not been seen since February 19 when she left her home in the St George area of Bristol.
Police have previously been searching a house metres from Barton Court, in nearby Cotton Mill Lane, which is opposite the home of Becky's boyfriend, Luke Oberhansli, 17.
As well as the houses in Barton Hill, which are a mile and a half from Becky's home, police have been extensively searching a property in the Southmead area of Bristol - four miles from where the student lives.
On Saturday they removed a black Vauxhall Zafira from outside the property, and have appealed to anyone who may have seen the car in the days surrounding Becky's disappearance to come forward.
Neighbours said they had seen police examining the boot of the car before it was removed, and that it had been parked on the street for more than a week, but did not belong to anyone living there.
Becky left home with her phone, laptop and tablet computer but did not tell friends or family where she was going, or take extra clothing.
Police have been searching for her since she was reported missing by her family at 4pm on February 20.
Yesterday morning a district judge gave police a warrant of further detention, giving a further 36 hours to question the two people arrested on suspicion of murder. This extra time will expire this evening, when police will need to apply to magistrates for an extension should they wish to quiz them further.
Becky's uncle Sam Galsworthy said last night that no-one on her father's side of the family had any connection to her disappearance.
Seeking to end speculation and rumour, he told ITV News: 'We want to make it absolutely clear that no member of Darren's side of the family are implicated in any way.
The new house being searched by police today can be seen in the top right hand side of the picture. They have previously searched the central house in nearby Cotton Mill Lane. This house is opposite the home of Becky's boyfriend, Luke Oberhansli, 17, which can be seen in the top left of the image
Detectives have seized a black Vauxhall Zafira and have asked anyone who may have seen it to come forward
'Every family member who was part of our search for Rebecca still remains with us.
'We are aware that this is an ongoing investigation and cannot say any more.
'We can't thank the public enough for their support. Please respect our privacy now as we process this information.'
Police had called in extra officers from Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Devon and Cornwall to help in the search, as well as the specialist dog team from South Wales Police, which were used in the hunt for murdered schoolgirl April Jones.
Another house in the Southmead area of Bristol has also been at the centre of the police investigation
A police helicopter also joined the search, as did search and missing persons experts from the National Crime Agency, College of Policing and the national missing persons organisations continue to work with our inquiry team.
Police have previously published an appeal for anyone who may have seen the black Vauxhall Zafira, registration number HY06 HYA, in the days surrounding Becky's disappearance.
Speaking at the weekend, Becky's father Darren Galsworthy, 51, and stepmother Angie-Mae Galsworthy, 49, said they would 'prepare ourselves for the worst'.
Mr Galsworthy later told ITV News that his family 'need closure'.
'It's an absolute hell on earth nightmare that seems to be going on and on forever,' he said. 'We just need closure, we want it all to go away, get everything back to normal, get my little girl home.'
Speaking at the weekend, Becky's father Darren Galsworthy, 51, and stepmother Angie-Mae Galsworthy, 49, said they would 'prepare ourselves for the worst'
Becky's uncle Sam Galsworthy (pictured centre with Becky's grandfather John and grandmother Denise) said last night that no-one on her father's side of the family had any connection to her disappearance
As well as the houses in Barton Hill and Southmead, police carried out searches of Becky's home and Luke's house as part of their investigation.
Forensics officers dressed in white protective suits and blue footwear were seen leaving the family home carrying a large barrel-shaped object.
During the search for the student, who had been studying to resit her GCSEs, hundreds of leaflets had been printed and a social media campaign, using the hashtag #FindBecky, has gained thousands of hits.
The total reach for the social media campaign to find her was more than four million people worldwide.
Becky was described as 5ft 4in and slim, with long, bright red hair, and she was wearing a dark navy blue quilted jacket with fabric sleeves.
Police have urged anyone who can help the inquiry to call them on 101, or leave information anonymously with CrimeStoppers on 0800 555111, or to use their online reporting tool on the website.
