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Becky Watts trial - Day 6

The trial of four people arrested in connection with the murder of Becky Watts continues hearing evidence today. Nathan Matthews and Shauna Hoare deny kidnapping and murdering the teen. James Ireland and Donovan Demetrius deny assisting an offender.

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Becky Watts Trial: Jury hear how murder accused were arrested on suspicion of kidnap

Shauna Hoare and Nathan Matthews were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Becky Watts at Hoare's mum's home in Southmead.

Plain clothed police officers entered the home, at around 3.20pm on February 28, where they spoke to the pair separately.

I'm arresting you on suspicion of the kidnap of Rebecca Watts'.

I said 'you were at the address at the time [Becky was last seen], and that we also have investigative material that links you to the offence'.

– PC Russell Saunders

After each were arrested and cautioned they were read a set of "urgent questions" in an attempt to locate, and safely find, Becky.

Can you tell me where Becky is?

– PC Russell Saunders

No.

– Shauna Hoare

Can you help us with where Becky is?

– PC Russell Saunders

I don't know how to.

– Shauna Hoare

Do you know if Becky is safe?

– PC Russell Saunders

I don't know.

– Shauna Hoare

Can you help us find out if Becky is safe?

– PC Russell Saunders

I don't know how to.

– Shauna Hoare

The jury heard Matthews was asked the same questions, to which he replied, "no comment" to all.

Both were then taken, separately to Patchway Police Station.

Nathan Matthews denies murdering Becky but has admitted killing the teen.

Shauna Hoare denies all the charges.

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