Polish butcher, 25, is charged with rape and murder of student Libby Squire nine months after 21-year-old went missing on night out
Humberside Police have been given authorisation to charge Pawel Relowicz, 25, with the rape and murder of Hull University student Libby Squire, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Chief Crown Prosecutor Gerry Wareham said: ‘Following the death of Libby Squire in Hull on February 1, the Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Humberside Police to charge Pawel Relowicz, 25, with rape and murder. Libby’s family have been informed.
‘This decision was made following a careful review of all the evidence presented to us by Humberside Police as a result of their lengthy and complex investigation.
‘Criminal proceedings against Mr Relowicz are now active and he has a right to a fair trial.
‘It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.’
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Pawel Relowicz (left) has been charged with the rape and murder of Libby Squire (right)