Family of Nicola Payne desperate for new information
The parents of an 18-year-old woman who went missing exactly 21 years ago are desperate for information that could help find their daughter.
Sadness and disappointment for Payne family
The father of missing teenager Nicola Payne has been speaking of his sadness and disappointment that the search has ended, finding nothing
Nicola Payne search concludes
Police have finished the searches of parkland off Purcell Road and also at an address in Miles Meadow.
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West Midlands Police appeal for new information in Nicola Payne case
We are also appealing for new information and would urge the local community to contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
From @WMPolice on Twitter:Police say new search for Nicola Payne will take several days
The search is expected to last several days and the parkland off Purcell Fields where it adjoins Henley Road will be closed to the public.
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Police on the investigation for Nicola Payne
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Markham, from Force CID on the investigation
"Today's activity is as a direct result of new information which has been developed by detectives working on the case.
"The investigation into Nicola's disappearance has always remained open and any new information has been examined.
"We are today continuing to appeal for new information and would urge the local community to think back as to whether they saw anything suspicious on or around the 14 December 1991, either at this location or where Nicola was last sighted, near to the Black Pad in Wood End."
Police on why the new search is underway
DCI Matt Markham says they are starting the new search for Nicola Payne who went missing 21-years ago as a direct result of new information.
Police tweet about new search for Nicola Payne
Nicola, aged 18, went missing from the Wood End area of the city on 14 December 1991 on her way from her home to her parent’s house.
From @WMPolice on Twitter:Police at briefing at the scene of the search for Nicola Payne
DCI Matt Markham and CI Kerry Blakeman are at a briefing at the scene of a police search for missing Nicola Payne.
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Police start new search for Nicola Payne
The search is taking place on an area of cordoned off parkland off Purcell Road in Coventry by scientists using ground x-ray and metal detection equipment.
Family of Nicola issue a statement
Nicola's family say they are supporting the new search for their daughter:
"It has been nearly 21 years since our daughter Nicola went missing. For many years we have suffered not knowing what has happened to her.
"Today demonstrates that there are people still providing vital and important information to the price around her disappearance.
"If there is anyone who has information that will assist the police around this new site or witnessed anything around this location back in December 1991 please make contact with the officers.
"We are appealing as a family to find Nicola and to give us the clue we deserve. We fully support West Midlands Police at this time."
Police appeal for new information into Nicola Payne's disappearance
Speaking about today's new searches, a spokesperson from West Midlands Police said:
– DCI Matt Markham from Force CID"Today's activity is as a direct result of new information which has been developed by detectives working on the case. The investigation into Nicola's disappearance has always remained open and any new information has been examined."
"We are today continuing to appeal for new information and would urge the local community to think back as to whether they saw anything suspicious on or around the 14 December 1991 either at this location or where Nicola was last sighted, near to the Black Pad in Wood End, to come forward if they have not previously done so."
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