Man charged with murder of woman in Alderney

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 14:18 · Archive

A 44-year-old Alderney man has been charged with murdering Hannah Benfield, 34.

Hannah Benfield, 34, was found dead on Monday morning after an overnight search and rescue operation in Alderney. A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and remained in police custody.

Guernsey Police confirmed that Simon Benfield, a 44-year-old Alderney resident, was charged with her murder. Detective Superintendent Jonathan Bancroft said Mr Benfield had been remanded in custody and was due to appear before the Magistrate's Court. The Cox family, Ms Benfield's relatives, issued a statement following her death.

How it is being reported

• Man charged with murder in AlderneyJersey Evening Post · 2 Oct, 13:49
• Alderney man charged with woman’s murderBailiwick Express · 2 Oct, 13:22
• Suspected Alderney murder: Family issues statementBailiwick Express · 1 Oct, 09:44

In this story: Hannah Benfield · Simon Benfield · Alderney · Guernsey Police

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