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Jack Thurlow

Detectives granted extra 36 hours to question Colston Bassett murder suspect

Magistrates have granted detectives more time to question a suspect in connection with the murder of a mother-of-three.

The 26-year-old man has been in custody since being arrested yesterday (Tuesday, March 8) and is being questioned over the murder of Clair Ablewhite.

Clair, 47, was murdered in a knife attack in Hall Lane, Colston Bassett, on the evening of Friday, February 25. Her body was discovered the following day.

Officers attended Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, March, and were granted a further 36 hours to question the suspect.

Assistant Chief Constable Rob Griffin, of Nottinghamshire Police, appealed to people to keep coming forward with information, CCTV or dash-cam footage in and around the area on that night.

Clair Ablewhite (Nottinghamshire Police)

Chief Griffin said: "We are receiving new information from the public all the time and this has been incredibly helpful to the investigation.

"I'd like to thank everyone who has come forward so far. Every piece of information we receive is like a jigsaw piece that helps us piece together the full chain of events that night.

"Through the progression of witness information, CCTV, forensic and digital investigations we are starting to see in clearer focus.

"So I'd like to urge anyone else who has not yet come forward to get in touch. We understand some people may have been busy or perhaps even felt nervous about speaking to the police about what they may have seen or heard - but I would reassure you that our detectives are extremely professsional and understanding and simply want to gather all the information they can to get justice for Clair and her family."

Police have had a higher presence in Colston Bassett since the murder, as they continue to carry out investigations.

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