Husband arrested for murder

[16th May 2008]

The husband of a missing make-up artist from Sussex has been re-arrested after a body was found in woodland.

Diane Chenery-Wickens was reported missing by her husband on 24th January. David Chenery-Wickens, 51, was previously arrested on suspicion of murder and was subsequently released on bail until 30th May, pending further police inquiries. A woman walking her dog found the body yesterday morning in Ashdown Forest. Detectives are investigating the possibility that the body is that of Mrs Chenery-Wickens. Mr Chenery-Wickens is now being re-questioned about her disappearance.

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