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Lanterns lit in tribute to missing April Jones

Locals lit the Chinese lanterns to remember the five-year-old, who went missing over a week ago.

Image: Dyfed-Powys Police/PA Wire/Press Association Images
Image: Dyfed-Powys Police/PA Wire/Press Association Images

AS THE SEARCH continues for five-year-old April Jones, locals released Chinese lanterns into the sky in tribute to her last night.

Sky News reports that the lanterns were lit after Jones’ parents asked for people to remember their little girl. It has been a week since April disappeared from near her home in the Welsh town.

The Telegraph reports that police said they have to prepare for the time “when we accept that we might never find April” after more than seven days of intense searching.

Yesterday, Mark Bridger (46), appeared in court on a number of charges, including abduction and murder. He was also accused of unlawfully disposing of and concealing April’s body with intent to pervert the course of justice.

He appeared at Aberystwyth Magistrates’ court where he was remanded in custody to appear before Caernarfon Crown Court tomorrow.

Bridger was described as being “emotional” during his court appearance.

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Comments (5 Comments)

  • She is so small she could have been swept away in that river
    Poor girl and her poor parents

  • Maria 09/10/12 #

    Adrienne – if she was put in the river it’s possible she will never be found.

  • Here’s hoping they have the right guy. It all seems very circumstantial, and no hard evidence has been mentioned.

    • The evidence will all be entered at trial, it’s a long process. The cps and police would not have named or charged him unless they had sufficient evidence. (not circumstantial) It will all come out eventually but for now let’s hope they find this poor little girl so her family can get some form of closure.

  • Her poor family, loved ones, neighbours & wider community. This is all unspeakably sad.
    Bu does it make anyone else uncomfortable that we’ve all assumed this man to be guilty before he has even gone to trial? My hope is that the police have irrefutable evidence against him otherwise there’s a risk of a miscarriage of justice.