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TOM EDWARDS BODY FOUND
UPDATED 4:49pm 4/7/2013
SWINDON POLICE OFFICERS TO BE INVESTIGATED
The IPCC (Independent Police Complaints Commission) have confirmed that they have received a referral from Wiltshire Police and are currently considering whether it will be dealt with by the IPCC, or handed back to the Force for its own investigation.
Wiltshire Police notified the IPCC after they found a body of a man, believed to be Tom, on the railway line between Chippenham and Bath early last night.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "This is standard practice in cases where there has been a death following police contact." More to follow.
POLICE STILL NEED YOUR HELP IN EDWARDS CASE
Wiltshire Police are keen to speak to any member of the public who was on the 11.21pm train between Swindon and Bath Spa on Friday 28th June.
Sector head for Chippenham, Calne and Corsham Inspector Phil Staynings said: “Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we informed Mr Edwards’ family of this development last night." “I would like to further appeal for witnesses to come forward to help us with our investigation." “Anyone who was travelling on the 11.21pm train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads calling first at Chippenham and Bath Spa on Friday evening should contact us immediately." “We would be particularly keen to speak to any passengers who were on the train between Chippenham and Bath Spa." "It is unlikely that formal identification will be completed by today."
THE BODY OF TOM EDWARDS HAS BEEN DISCOVERED NEAR CHIPPENHAM RAILWAY STATION.
Wiltshire Police Official Media Release:
Wiltshire Police have this evening found the body of a male in the Chippenham area.
The body was found close to railway tracks between Chippenham and Bath shortly after 7pm this evening (Wednesday 3rd July 2013).
The family of Thomas Edwards, who has been missing since the evening of Friday 28th June have been informed of this development.
Sector head for Chippenham, Calne and Corsham Inspector Phil Staynings said: “During our detailed searches of the Chippenham area, a body of a male was located shortly after 7pm this evening.
“Although formal identification has not yet taken place, we have alerted Mr Edwards' family of this incident.
“I would ask that Mr Edwards’ wife and family are left in private at this time.
"They have asked that any posters relating to Mr Edwards' disappearance are taken down.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local communities in both Chippenham and Swindon who have been assisting us with our enquiries over the past three days and to our partners at Wiltshire Search and Rescue.
“Finally, I would also like to extend my thanks to the local media for their help in publicising the missing persons appeal.”
Wiltshire Police would still like to hear from anyone with information on this case to contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
SWTV: WILTSHIRE POLICE PRESS CONFERENCE
CCTV footage from Swindon railway station shows Mr Edwards boarding the 11.21pm train which terminated in Bristol Temple Meads after stopping off first at Chippenham and Bath.
The train stopped in Chippenham at 11.35pm. Officers are continuing with CCTV enquiries at Chippenham train station and surrounding areas.
Sector head for Chippenham, Calne and Corsham Inspector Phil Staynings said: “Officers have thoroughly reviewed hours of CCTV footage and we now believe that Mr Edwards boarded a train bound for Chippenham.
“All indications up until this point indicated that Mr Edwards may have boarded a bus back to Chippenham as officers had taken him to a bus stop and we had CCTV of him waiting at this bus stop.
“We are now working with our partners at Avon and Somerset Police and the British Transport Police who are assisting us with our enquiries.
“This remains a missing persons enquiry but we have increased our resources in this investigation.
"We remain searching in the Chippenham and Derry Hill areas and will be joined by specialist dog teams later today.
“We would urge anyone with any information to contact us immediately.”
Mr Edwards, 32 (DOB: 12/08/1980), from Calne, was seen leaving Rudis bar in Swindon between 9.45pm-10.15pm on Friday 28th June 2013.
Mr Edwards is then believed to have seen by two on-duty police officers at approximately 10.30pm walking along Cambria Bridge Road, Swindon.
The officers spoke with Mr Edwards who stated he needed to get a bus home to Calne. The officers then gave Mr Edwards a lift to the bus stops outside the Swindon Designer Outlet Village where he was left at the bus stop.
The officers then patrolled the area again, approximately 10 minutes later, and Mr Edwards was still at the same location waiting for the bus.
The last known phone signal from Mr Edwards’ mobile was within the Chippenham area.
Since Sunday, police teams have commenced searches in Chippenham and Studley Crossroads areas.
The police helicopter is also being used each day.
Colleagues from Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR) are assisting Wiltshire Police with the search efforts.
Officers will be out today continuing the search effort at locations in Chippenham and Calne.
Mr Edwards is described as a white male, of thin build with short brown hair. He also has distinctive Ironman tattoos on his right leg and left arm which depict a red and white Austrian flag.
He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt with a grey logo on, skinny blue jeans which were turned up and red espadrilles with no socks.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.
PREVIOUS POLICE STATEMENTS
Wiltshire Police is releasing CCTV images of missing man Thomas Edwards to assist with the appeal for his whereabouts.
The images show Mr Edwards inside Rudis bar, Regent Circus, Swindon, on Friday 28th June 2013.
Mr Edwards, 32 (DOB: 12/08/1980), from Calne, was seen leaving the bar between 9.45pm-10.15pm.
Mr Edwards is then believed to have seen by two on-duty police officers at approximately 10.30pm walking along Cambria Bridge Road, Swindon.
The officers spoke with Mr Edwards who stated he needed to get a bus home to Calne. The officers then gave Mr Edwards a lift to the bus stops outside the Swindon Designer Outlet Village where he was left at the bus stop.
The officers then patrolled the area again, approximately 10 minutes later, and Mr Edwards was still at the same location waiting for the bus.
Wiltshire Police are urgently appealing for four people who boarded a bus from Swindon to Chippenham on Friday evening to come forward.
Four people boarded the 55A bus from the Penzance Drive area of Swindon at approximately 11pm.
There are several bus stops along Penzance Drive and it is possible that these men could have boarded at different stops.
The last known phone signal from Mr Edwards’ mobile was within the Chippenham area.
Throughout Sunday, Monday and today, police teams have commenced searches in Chippenham and Studley Crossroads areas.
The police helicopter is also being used each day.
Colleagues from Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR) are assisting Wiltshire Police with the search efforts.
Officers will be out today continuing the search effort at locations in Chippenham and Calne.
Sector head for Chippenham, Calne and Corsham Inspector Phil Staynings said: “This is a thorough police investigation and detailed enquiries are ongoing.
“Police officers and colleagues from WILSAR will continue the search efforts today in and around the Chippenham and Calne areas. This is being treated as a missing persons enquiry and we have the appropriate investigation teams working on it.
“We know that this is totally out of character for Mr Edwards and is obviously of great concern.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen Mr Edwards late on Friday evening or early on Saturday morning to come forward immediately. The smallest amount of information might prove crucial to this investigation.
“All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
“I would finally like to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this enquiry so far.”
Mr Edwards is described as a white male, of thin build with short brown hair. He also has distinctive Ironman tattoos on his right leg and left arm which depict a red and white Austrian flag.
He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt with a grey logo on, skinny blue jeans which were turned up and red espadrilles with no socks.
The images also show a generic photo of a model wearing the t-shirt he was last seen wearing.
Anyone with information should contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously. |
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