Police launched a murder investigation after a body was discovered next to the A3 in Guildford on Monday, 23 August. Surrey and Sussex’s Major Crime Team are actively hunting for answers and have released CCTV images showing the last known sightings of victim Helen Anderson.
The CCTV footage, captured on the evening of Friday, 20 August, shows Helen around 10.30pm in Wood Green. Detective Inspector Chris Rambour described her appearance: “Helen Anderson is pictured wearing a distinctive, brightly coloured pink dress. She appears to have shaved shorter hair on one side and is wearing large dangly earrings.” Police urge anyone who saw Helen before or after this night to come forward immediately.
Officers also released photos of a decommissioned double decker bus connected to Helen’s death. The bus reportedly travelled around the A1 near Watford and Hatfield between midnight and 4am on Saturday, 21 August. Investigators want anyone who was in the area at that time to provide information.
Several suspects have been charged or arrested in connection with the case. Dane Messam, 52, of Hackney, has been charged with murder. A 50-year-old man from Enfield was arrested on suspicion of murder and later released on bail. Additionally, a 51-year-old man from Hackney was arrested on conspiracy to commit murder and also released on bail. The trial is scheduled for 14 February 2022.
If you have any information, contact Surrey Police quoting incident number PR/45210089588. You can use their webchat or webform at surrey.police.uk, or message anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Tips can also be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal at mipp.police.uk.
Originally published by UKNIP.
