This in from the Police, in their own words. Ed
Police investigating the suspected murder of missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles have finished searching a property on Marsh Road in Gurnard near Cowes on the Isle of Wight today (Wednesday, November 2, 2011).
The address was sealed off on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 for examination by specialist officers, staff and equipment from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Department, Dog Support Unit, Scientific Services Department, and the Island Support Unit (ISU).
No evidence found
Police carried out a fingertip search of the property, surveyed the ground inside and outside the address, excavated the back garden, and deployed victim recovery dogs.
No evidence or human remains were found.
The search at a property in Marsh Road in Gurnard took place alongside the questioning of two people on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
The two people are:
A 35-year-old woman from Cowes, Isle of Wight
A 44-year-old man from Cowes, Isle of Wight
They were arrested on Tuesday morning (November 1, 2011), questioned by detectives at Newport Police Station, released from police custody this afternoon (Wednesday, November 2, 2011) and bailed until November 16, 2011 pending further enquiries.
Confident Damien’s body not at address
Senior Investigating Officer, Superintendent David Powell, said: “We are disappointed that Damien has not been found yet, but this search was necessary to allow a thorough assessment of information about the Marsh Road property to be completed. As a result, police are confident that Damien’s body is not at the address.
“I’ve phoned Damien’s mother Valerie to speak with her about the outcome of the search at Marsh Road and the status of the two suspects arrested. We remain grateful to the Nettles family for continuing their campaign to maintain awareness and encourage new leads. We also welcome the ongoing support of the media, charities, professional partner agencies, local businesses and the community.”
