Police continue hunt for double-murder suspect after finding body of woman in Leamington - call 999 if you see him

Anyone who sees him has been asked not to approach him but to contact 999 immediately
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Detectives hunting for a double murder suspect are investigating the discovery of a third body.

West Midlands Police are trying to establish if the discovery in Leamington today (Thursday October 29) is linked to prime suspect Anthony Russell, 38, who officers believe to be extremely dangerous and should not be approach

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Officers have been hunting for him in connection with the killings of David and Julie Williams in Coventry.

Anthony Russell. Photo by West Midlands PoliceAnthony Russell. Photo by West Midlands Police
Anthony Russell. Photo by West Midlands Police

At around noon today, officers searching for a missing woman from Warwickshire found a woman’s body on Newbold Comyn in Leamington.

Police have information which suggests Russell may be connected to the death.

Anyone who sees him has been asked not to approach him but to contact 999 immediately.

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Russell has links to Coventry as well as Warwickshire and police are urgently appealing for information about his whereabouts.

David Williams, aged 32, was found at a flat in Riley Square, Coventry at around 11:30pm on 26 October.

David was last seen on 20 October and then reported missing to us on Saturday evening (24 October).

His mother, Julie Williams, aged 58, was found at her flat at Emily Smith House, also in Riley Square, just before 11pm on Sunday (25 October) after concerns were raised for her welfare.

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The causes of their deaths are yet to be established, and post-mortems are due to take place in due course.

A 36-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, has been bailed with conditions.

ACC Jayne Meir said: “I can’t stress enough how important it us that we find and arrest Russell, and we really need the public’s help to do that.

“Anyone who knows where he is or sees him should not approach him, but call 999 immediately.

“We know he sometimes sleeps rough, and is a drug user.

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“It’s early in the investigation, but we have information to suggest that Russell may be linked to the death of the woman found near Leamington today.

“We are working hard to identify her, and to find and arrest Russell.”

Responding to the news that a body has been found in Leamington, MP for Warwick and Leamington Matt Western said: “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news of this tragic loss of life in our local community.

"My thoughts are with the deceased’s loved ones at this difficult time.

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“Be assured that I will be liaising with the police to assist in the investigation in any way I can and to ensure our streets remain safe.

“The police suspect that a man named Anthony Russell may be involved with this incident.

"Please, if you have any information at all, I urge you to contact the police so that justice can be found.”