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Alderney murder police recover wrecked vehicle from cliffs

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A Chinook helicopter which has a long body is in the air with a cradle containing a vehicle suspended from a line above a flat area of land. It is late in the day so the light is low and the shot was taken from a distance.

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Alderney murder investigation: Police recover wrecked vehicle from cliffs

Overview

Police investigating the murder of 34-year-old Hannah Benfield in Alderney have successfully recovered a wrecked vehicle from the base of a cliff with support from the Ministry of Defence and Avon and Somerset Police.

Key points

  • Hannah Benfield's body was found in the sea in Alderney on 28 September.
  • Her 44-year-old husband, Simon Benfield, has been charged with her murder.
  • Guernsey Police requested military support to recover a wrecked vehicle identified at the base of a cliff during their search.
  • A Ministry of Defence Chinook helicopter lifted the vehicle out before it was transported to Guernsey.
  • Avon and Somerset Police provided a specialist ropes team to assist in securing the vehicle.
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