Hull: Libby Squire replica clothes released

Update from Humberside Police:-

Images of replica clothing Libby Squire was last seen wearing exactly two weeks ago today have been released as the investigation into her disappearance continues. 

Libby’s mum and her friends were able to help officers with some of the items Libby chose to wear that night and where they were from, to help with the investigation.

Some of the clothes, kindly donated from high street retailer TopShop, have formed part of the investigation to assist with CCTV footage in identifying Libby’s movements.

The last sighting of Libby is believed to be around 12.05am on Beverley Road at the junction with Haworth Street on Friday 1 February, where she was wearing a black denim skirt and faux leather jacket as pictured and distinctive trainers.

Since that time extensive enquiries have been carried out with detectives viewing 100s of hours of CCTV footage to piece together Libby’s last movements, and behind the scenes action taking place to identify and follow up lines of enquiry and leads.

Wide-ranging searches have also taken place over the last 14-days with help from numerous teams including underwater search officers, dog handling units, support officers from neighbouring forces, teams from YorkSAR and LincsLSAR, assistance from Humberside Fire and Rescue, the Coastguard and from National Police Air Service.

In addition, the support from the public and businesses in Hull has been overwhelming, with supportive messages, kind gestures of assistance from leaflet and poster drops to digital media adverts and offers of help and cooperation with the investigation in many different ways.

The Senior Investigating Officer on the case, Detective Superintendent Martin Smalley, said: “The support and encouragement we have received is all very much appreciated and my thanks go out to everyone who has been involved and who has provided help or assistance.

“Over the last two weeks, our enquiries into Libby’s disappearance have continued around the clock with detectives and officers working night and day to find her and to understand what happened that night.

“While we do continue to be hopeful and we will always keep an open mind, Libby has been missing for 14-days now and we sadly have to consider she may have come to some harm.

“We are continuing to support Libby’s family through this incredibly difficult and distressing time. They are understandably distraught not knowing where their daughter and loved one is, and we will endeavour to give them the answers they desperately need.

“More work is now taking place behind the scenes rather than in public view, however this does not mean the investigation is slowing or coming to an end, it is exactly the opposite and is very much active and ongoing.

“We are determined and we will do all we can to find Libby – she is our priority.

“This is a live investigation and proceedings are active. One man has been arrested, questioned and remains under investigation while we further our enquiries.

“While I understand everyone will have questions in relation to the enquiries and searches we have carried out, at this moment in time we are not in a position where we can provide answers without jeopardising the investigation or any potential future prosecutions.

“When and where we are able to, we will provide updates as we fully understand this case has captured the hearts of people not just in the city of Hull, but across the country, and that everyone wants to know where Libby is.

“We will continue with our efforts and our focus to find Libby. I would ask anyone who has any information as to where she may be, to please, consider what her loved ones are going through and to call 101 to help us find her.”

If you can help, call 101 quoting log number 163 of 6 February 2019.