25/07/2014

Other News In Brief

Violinist Did Not Commit Suicide, Coroner Rules

A coroner has ruled a violinist did not commit suicide a week after giving eveidene at a sex abuse trial.

Frances Andrade, 48, died at her home in Surry a week after giving evidence against ex-chormasetr Michael Brewer.

Coroner Richard Travis said she died after taking a "lethal overdose".

Brewer was jailed for six years for indecency assaulting Mrs Andrade.

Appeal For Missing Man From Erdington

Police have issued an appeal to trace a vulnerable 68-year-old man who has been missing for four days.

David Weaver was last seen at his supported accommodation in Kingsbury Road, Erdington around 4pm on Monday 21 July and officers are becoming increasingly worried for his welfare.

David, who has never been missing for this long before, needs daily medication.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

Police Arrest Wanted Man

Police have arrested a man who was wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl in Urmston.

A 26-year-old man was today, Friday 25 July 2014, arrested on suspicion of rape in the Sale area.

He remains in police custody.

(CD)


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