Katie Kenyon’s ex-boyfriend reappeared in court today as police, searching for the missing mother of two, pitched tents in a new part of the forest after receiving a signal for the van in which she was last seen a week ago.
Andrew Burfield, 50, appeared via video link from HMP Preston for a court hearing accused of killing Miss Kenyon, 33, who disappeared seven days ago after being seen entering a van in Burnley, Lancashire.
Burnley, who is from Burnley, spoke only to confirm his identity during the seven-minute hearing in Preston Crown Court today. Emma Kehoe, a prosecutor, told the court that Miss Kenyon’s body had not yet been found.
Judge Simon Medland QC told the defendant: “Then the trial is on November 14 this year. You are in custody. Burfield was indicted Wednesday and also appeared in Blackburn Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Yesterday, Burfield wore a gray suit on the dock and was surrounded by security guards. He spoke only to confirm his name and address in a three-minute hearing and was told that the accusation could only be heard in the Crown Court.
The search continued today, seven days after the caretaker Miss Kenyon, 33, of Paddyham, was last seen around 9:30 a.m. last Friday as she was believed to be traveling in a minibus heading from Burnley to the Bolton area. -Bay-Bowland.
A sketch by court artist Andrew Burfield, 50, appears via video link from HMP Preston at Preston Crown Court today
Andrew Burfield, 50, is depicted with his head covered as he arrives at the Blackburn Magistrates’ Court in Lancashire yesterday.
Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen around 9:30 a.m. Friday when she was believed to be traveling in a van that left Burnley.
Two forensic tents were set up in the Gisborne Forest area of Lancashire yesterday as the search for Miss Kenyon continued.
Lancashire police said the search was ongoing, but due to information provided by a member of the public regarding the sighting of a silver transit van, they are now giving priority to a specific area in the forest for further search and forensic investigation.
Miss Kenyon’s family, who say her disappearance is out of character, has been backed by specially trained staff and has asked people to pray for her safe return.
Two blue forensic tents were set up at Gisborne Forest yesterday afternoon as the search continued. Typically, structures can be used to protect forensic evidence, but they can also be placed to provide cover for equipment.
In the afternoon, police said a member of the public said he had seen the van in which Ms. Kenyon was believed to be traveling. Police are now prioritizing an area in the Bowland Forest as the search continues.
More than 60 detectives from four police forces are searching the land. The hunt involved police and firefighters, dog teams, horse police, mountain rescue volunteers and drones.
Dozens of police officers were spotted touring the 3,000-acre Gisborne Forest, about 23 miles from Todmordon Road in Ms. Kenyon’s hometown, where she was last seen parking her white Ford Fiesta at 9:15 a.m. Friday.
Blue structures can be used to protect forensic evidence, but can also be used to cover up equipment.
Burfield was covered in a gray top of some sort off the court yesterday, but his nose and part of his face were visible.
Police on Wednesday searched the Gisborne Forest area of Lancashire in search of Miss Kenyon
Detectives meet at Gisborne Forest in Lancashire on Wednesday afternoon as the search for Miss Kenyon continues.
Lancashire police said: “The search for Katie continues due to information provided by the public about seeing a silver transit van, MT57 FLC, on Friday, April 22, we give priority to an area in the Bowland Forest for additional search and forensic examination, for to determine if this could be an area related to Katie’s disappearance.
“Katie’s family is aware of the development, although it is too early at this early stage to say whether the find is linked to its disappearance, and we would urge people not to speculate on social media, as this could cause further family suffering. .
“Of course, we will update you when we find out more, although, as we are sure that people will understand, our work may take several days.”
Sister Sarah Kenyon posted a photo of herself with Katie and wrote, “I miss you so much!” And JustGiving’s Katie page has raised £ 5,455 so far.
A statement from the family reads: “On Friday, April 22, our heartbreaking nightmare began when our Katie was taken away from her children and family too early.
A team of four police officers and dogs searched a beauty spot on Tuesday
Specialized ambulances search the Gisborne Forest area in the Ribble Valley on Tuesday for Miss Kenyon’s mother
“As a family, we are compiling this JustGiving page for Katie to have the best farewell Katie deserves, and for Katie’s son and daughter and their future to fulfill Katie’s dreams she and her children have planned.
“Because we know you all want to help, that would be the most valuable way. All donations will be accepted with sincere gratitude. Thank you for all your kind words and support. We know that you are all behind us.
Gary Brooks of Lancashire Police said he was “grateful to his colleagues from Merseyside and North Wales and other partners in the emergency services who are offering help with these complex and large-scale searches”.
The chief of detectives said he was aware that many members of the public had offered to help us in this search, and although I am grateful for that, I would encourage anyone to do so.
He added that the area searched was “very large and remote, without a phone signal”, adding: “Police teams are trained professionals who are used to doing this kind of work and I would hate to get lost or injured while trying to help. . Please leave it to us.
Forces from across the northwest have been called in to help with the search, which is expected to continue at least to this day. Horse policemen patrolled the many footpaths that ran through the forest.
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