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Becky Watts' stepbrother and his girlfriend 'held over her murder'

Becky Watts' stepbrother and his girlfriend are reportedly being held by police over the 16-year-old's murder.

Nathan Matthews, 28, and Shauna Phillips, 21, have been named in several newspaper reports as the two arrested in connection with her alleged killing.

Officers were last night granted a further 24 hours to question them but must either charge or release them by this afternoon.

A further four men and one woman have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

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Bristol churches plan prayer services for Becky Watts

Flowers left at the scene where body parts were found yesterday. Credit: PA

Churches in Bristol are also planning to be open for people to pray or light a candle to remember the 16-year-old.

Rev Martin Gainsborough said St Luke's Church in Barton Hill would open this afternoon.

In a Facebook post, he said: "In light of the tragic turn in events concerning Becky Watts, St Luke's Church Barton Hill will be open for prayer on March 4 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm and 8pm to 9pm.

"There will be opportunities to light a candle, write a prayer, or just chat over a cup of tea or coffee."

Meanwhile, St Ambrose Church, which is close to Becky's home in St George, will be open throughout the day for people to light candles in the teenager's memory.

People have already begun laying flowers and cards near the scene of where body parts were found yesterday.

One card read: "Becky, we didn't know you but you are still in our hearts."

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