19/10/2012

Burnt Out Car Matches That Of Missing Irish Woman

Police in Wales searching for a missing Offaly vet have cordoned off a burned-out car found close to her home.

37-year-old Catherine Gowing has been missing since Monday when she failed to arrive at work at the Evans Veterinary Practice in Mold, north Wales.

Police said today that they are carrying out forensic examinations on a five-door Renault Clio, matching the description of Ms Gowing’s vehicle, which was found torched.

A 46-year-old man from Gwynedd remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of her murder on Tuesday night.

On Thursday police were granted a further 36 hours to question the as yet unidentified man.

(H/IT)

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