Found Deceased UK - Lindsay Birbeck, 47, Accrington, 12 Aug 2019 *Arrest*

[Sera]

“Our mum was very loved by all that met her including all of the pupils that she has taught over the years."
That made me think the boy arrested was not a pupil
Quote from -
Lindsay Birbeck's teenage children pay heartbreaking tribute to 'murdered' mum

Also she's a primary school teacher, so even if he was a former pupil, he would have been her pupil around 6 years ago.

 

[Bampot]

Yes I think they were trying to dispel speculation in that article. No pupils, no family, no friends. I wonder who he is?

 

[SpursGyal]

The memorial walk planned for tonight turned into a static meet.

MOO is that they have been asked to avoid areas.

 

[Rosegold68]

memorial walk at this stage is ridiculous.

 

[Lollyso]

memorial walk at this stage is ridiculous.

How so?

 

[Rosegold68]

How so?

because its a crime scene, and because the family and friends have had no time to catch their breath let alone process the fact she has gone

 

[Skigh]

memorial walk at this stage is ridiculous.

I agree it does sound quite premature since the police are still carrying out searches,but perhaps they wanted something everyone could join in with.
Not everyone feels comfortable to join in with a religious memory service.
They walked together to find Lindsay,now they wanted to walk to remember her.
The whole community came together to search for Lindsay.
Perhaps as a community they wanted to share their shock and grief .

 

[Rosegold68]

oh,so it was for the searchers not the friends and family then?

 

[crhedBngr]

Two more forensic tents have gone up around the area her body was discovered.

Wow. Interesting.

Please do keep us posted. (I'm on the West Coast in the U.S.; I wish the time difference wasn't so great!)

 

[Alyce]

I agree it does sound quite premature since the police are still carrying out searches,but perhaps they wanted something everone could join in with.
Not everyone feels comfortable to join in with a religious memory service.
They walked together to find Lindsay,now they wanted to walk to remember her.
The whole community came together to search for Lindsay.
Perhaps as a community they wanted to share their shock and grief .

Agree with all that...it was really incredible the number of people who helped with the search. Now they need to be together at this time to get support from each other.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

oh,so it was for the searchers not the friends and family then?

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[Skigh]

Wow. Interesting.

Please do keep us posted. (I'm on the West Coast in the U.S.; I wish the time difference wasn't so great!)

I find the same frustration with time difference when following cases across the pond!
sometimes have stayed up far too late!!

 

[Ironside]

How much longer have the police got to question the 16 year old boy right now?

 

[LittleMystery]

I agree it does sound quite premature since the police are still carrying out searches,but perhaps they wanted something everone could join in with.
Not everyone feels comfortable to join in with a religious memory service.
They walked together to find Lindsay,now they wanted to walk to remember her.
The whole community came together to search for Lindsay.
Perhaps as a community they wanted to share their shock and grief .

Nicely put @Skigh.

The community have been great and I’d imagine it has had a profound impact on them. With Lindsay working at a primary school too, parents must be trying to find a way to help their children process and cope.

 

[SpursGyal]

How much longer have the police got to question the 16 year old boy right now?

He was arrested some time Tuesday evening? They had 24 hours, and were given a further 36. So Approx Friday afternoon before another extension/release or charge.

 

[SpursGyal]

How much longer have the police got to question the 16 year old boy right now?

They also have a further 36 hours if it’s granted. So Sunday would be charge or release if he’s held for the maximum time.

 

[Whitehall 1212]

They also have a further 36 hours if it’s granted. So Sunday would be charge or release if he’s held for the maximum time.

Initial detention period is up to 24 hours. A further 12 hours can be authorised by LE of Superintendent rank. After this up to a further 60 hours can be granted by a Magistrate, normally in more than one application for extension.

A maximum of 96 hours (4 days) from arrival in custody.

Different time limits apply in terrorism cases.

 

[CharlestonGal]

"Members of Ms Birbeck's family and friends, as well as the wider Accrington community, took to Peel Park this evening (August 29) near The Coppice in the town centre before proceeding to a memorial area and laying flowers.

The evening began with the organisers of the event, Katie Blezerd, Debbie Kimberley and Tracy White, speaking to the packed-out park.

Ms Kimberley thanked the crowd and the community for all their help in trying to find Ms Birbeck when she went missing.

She reminded everyone that they should feel 'proud' of how they had pulled together."

Hundreds gather for Lindsay Birbeck memorial in Accrington

 

[Lollyso]

because its a crime scene, and because the family and friends have had no time to catch their breath let alone process the fact she has gone

A lot of the people who turned up knew Lindsay, or have helped in the search for her.

Accrington is a small town and it’s really affected our community. People want to be together and people want to have an outlet for their sadness. Two weeks she had been missing and we finally have an answer.

IMO a memorial ‘walk’ was perhaps premature. But you’re being wholly insensitive.

 

[Ruby1971]

hmmm wondering if there is another body or something? That's a big presence IMO but maybe that's the UK way?[/QUOTE

It’s not a random attack MOO. Vic was a Primary School teaching assistant, I think the boy Is linked to the offender through work, odd jobs etc MOO