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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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