Becky's step-brother and his girlfriend named as murder suspects

Becky's step-brother, Nathan Matthews, and his girlfriend, Shauna Phillips, are reportedly being held by police on suspicion of murdering the teenager. Officers must either charge or release them by this afternoon.

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Police find Becky's missing belongings

Police investigating the death of teenager Becky Watts say they have discovered her laptop, tablet and mobile phone.

The 16-year-old went missing last month and her remains were found at a property in Barton Hill last Monday.

She left home on February 19 with her phone, laptop and tablet but did not inform friends or family where she was going, or take extra clothes. Police began searching for the teenager, described as shy, after she was reported missing by her family at 4pm on February 20.

Becky's stepbrother Nathan Matthews has been charged with her murder.

Forensic examinations, expected to last for several more weeks, will continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death.

There is likely to be ongoing police activity at properties in St George and Barton Hill for the next couple of weeks as part of our investigation into the murder of Becky Watts.

There are specific forensic examinations which we need to complete to help establish exactly what happened to Becky.

– Detective Superintendent Liz Tunks

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Pictures: tributes across the city

Candles have been lit for Becky Credit: ITV News
Candles have been lit for Becky Credit: ITV News
Flowers left outside the family home Credit: ITV News
Flowers left outside the family home Credit: ITV News
Becky's family console each other Credit: ITV News

'You single-handedly brought a city together'

Becky's Uncle, Joe Galsworthy, has released an emotional letter:

You were a shining light in this dark world and, as I lay in bed tonight, I'll gaze at the stars and I know the brightest one I see will be you smiling back at me - you are at peace now my beautiful niece.

Sleep tight and never forget a family's love is immovable, an uncle's love is inseparable, and for a shy 16-year-old girl who was afraid to meet new people, you single-handedly brought a city together. Forever in our hearts. From Uncle Joe."

– Joe Galsworthy, Uncle

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Becky Watts: Stepbrother arrest is 'haunting family'

Nathan Matthews and girlfriend Shauna Phillips in fancy dress. Credit: Facebook

The reported arrest of Becky Watts' stepbrother and his girlfriend in connection with her suspected murder "continues to haunt" her family, her brother said.

Dan Galsworthy posted an emotional message on Facebook revealing his turmoil.

He said: "This has left a deep hole in my heart and will continue to haunt me.

"To everyone messaging and supporting me I haven't replied to any messages because I simply have no words, I thank you all and deeply appreciate everyone's support. Love to you all."

Matthews is understood to be the son of Anjie Galsworthy, 49, who is married to Becky's dad, Darren, 51, who fathered her and Dan with their mum Tanya Watts, 46.

Detectives are also questioning four men, two aged 29 and two aged 23, and a 23-year-old woman, who have been arrested on suspicion of helping an offender.

Picture of couple suspected of killing Becky

28 year-old Nathan Matthews and 21 year-old Shauna Phillips pictured here in fancy dress Credit: Facebook

The first picture has emerged of the couple suspected of killing Becky Watts.

Seen here in fancy dress, Shauna Phillips and Nathan Matthews, are being held in police custody.

Officers have until this afternoon to either charge or release them.

Police confirm suspect was taken to hospital last night

Shauna Phillips Credit: Facebook

Police confirm the female suspect, who is reported as being Shauna Phillips, was taken to hospital last night after feeling unwell.

She has since returned to custody.

We can confirm that the woman in custody arrested on suspicion of the murder of Becky Watts was taken to hospital last night after feeling unwell in custody. She was seen by a doctor and taken back into custody a short while later.

– Avon and Somerset Police
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