UK - Nikki Allan, 7, brutally murdered, Sunderland, 7 Oct 1992 *arrest in 2014*

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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-murdered-schoolgirl-nikki-allan-11299007
Oct 6 2017
[h=1]Dad of murdered schoolgirl Nikki Allan breaks 25-year silence as police announce DNA breakthrough in 'cold case'[/h]Seven-year-old Nikki was found stabbed to death near her Sunderland home on October 7, 1992 - and the case has never been solved
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Detectives have now announced that new male DNA has been found that could provide a breakthrough.

Northumbria Police is today urging all men who may have had contact with Nikki prior to her death to come forward and give a sample, reports the Newcastle Chronicle.
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Det Insp Paul Waugh, who is looking into the unsolved murder, is urging male members of the family, friends or others who innocently may have come into contact with Nikki to come forward to have a DNA sample taken so they can be eliminated from inquiries.

He said: “In order to ensure we are able to fully consider any new scientific findings we have been obtaining DNA samples from people who may have been in the area at the time. This is perfectly normal within any forensic examination and we would urge anyone to come forward to ensure they can be ruled out of the investigation at an early stage.
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“As Nikki’s father, I have provided a DNA sample myself and it is very quick, easy and completely painless,” he said. “I would beg anyone who knew Nikki or had any contact with her before she died to please come forward to have your DNA taken. “This isn’t about accusing anyone of being a suspect - this is to eliminate you from police enquiries.”

Meanwhile, the charity Crimestoppers has also offered a reward of up to £10,000 for anyone who has information which leads to the conviction of Nikki’s Killer.
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The arrested man was described as a single middle aged white man with a Durham or Wearside accent by his neighbours.
Said to be in his 50s, the man returned to his flat this morning and was heard playing "rave music" with his windows open.
He told neighbours the massive police operation was in relation to an armed robbery in Newcastle several years ago.
He wasn't at home this afternoon.
Neighbours say the man moved to the address around eight months ago having previously been living in a YMCA hostel.
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https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/man-arrested-connection-murder-7-12398675

He could have been at the YMCA after being released from a prison sentence.

“He lives on his own and is into body building," one neighbour said.
“He doesn’t work and spends a lot of his time weight lifting in his flat, he’s very big and muscular.
“It was a big police operation, I’ve never seen anything like it.
“There were about 25 officers in forensic suits going through the place.
“They took away his computer stack, had the carpets up and bagged up two massive sacks of evidence.

“They went through the house, his loft, the bins and back yard.
“He came back today and seemed his normal self, put his music on and opened his windows.
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The fight for justice for schoolgirl Nikki Allan has moved a step closer as prosecutors are now considering the case.

Northumbria Police has confirmed that it has now referred the case to the Crown Prosecution Service as a suspect arrested almost four years ago remains under investigation.

Nikki Allan's murder now being considered by prosecutors
 
10:15TOM BEATTIE

Nikki Allan murder accused first appearance​

A man accused of murdering Nikki Allan is making his first appearance at Newcastle Crown Court.
Nikki Allan's body was found in an abandoned building in the Wear Garth area of Sunderland in October 1992. She disappeared after leaving her grandparents' home and neighbours formed search parties in a desperate bid to find her.
Nikki’s body was later found in the derelict Old Exchange building a few hundred yards away, after her shoes were spotted outside. She had been stabbed 37 times.
David Thomas Boyd, 54, of Chesterton Court, Norton, Stockton, appeared before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court in South Shields on Monday morning. He was remanded in custody.

10:29TOM BEATTIE

David Boyd in dock​

David Boyd is in the dock, wearing a white T shirt, and he appears to have tattoos on his arms. He confirms his name and date of birth to the court clerk.

10:30TOM BEATTIE

Boyd appearing on charge of murder​

Prosecutor Richard Wright QC tells Judge Paul Sloan QC: “David Boyd has been sent to this court by the magistrates on an indictment containing a single count alleging that on October 7 1992 he murdered Nikki Allan."

10:31TOM BEATTIE

No grounds of bail for Boyd​

Prosecutor Richard Wright QC tells Judge Paul Sloan QC: “The magistrates, of course, couldn’t consider the grounds of bail, he was sent, therefore, in custody.
“There will be no application for bail today but one will be made in due course. That means, so far as today is concerned the Crown invite the court to remand Mr Boyd in custody.”
Mr Wright tells the court: “It’s an allegation of a violent abduction and murder of a young child involving extreme violence.”

10:33TOM BEATTIE

Judge sets provisional trial date​

Judge Sloan sets a plea and trial preparation date of June 20 and a trial date of January 11 2023, with a provisional trial date of five to six weeks.

10:37TOM BEATTIE

Further pre-trial hearing to follow​

Remanding Boyd in custody, the judge says: “I’m adjourning this case to a further pre-trial hearing that will be listed on June 20. It’s likely you will be linked in on that date from prison."

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Judge warns Boyd ahead of trial​

The judge, addressing Boyd, says:
“I should warn you, if you have committed an offence arising out of this allegation, the sooner you notify the court, the better for you, the more credit you will receive.
The longer you leave it, if you have committed an offence, the worse it will be for you, do you understanding?”
Boyd replies: “Yeah.”

10:44TOM BEATTIE

Case concludes; Boyd led out of dock​

David Boyd is led out of the dock into custody and the case is concluded.

www.chroniclelive.co.uk

Nikki Allan murder accused in court: Updates as man appears at Newcastle Crown

Nikki Allan was found dead in October 1992 in the then derelict Old Exchange Building in Sunderland
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Nikki Allan: Man pleads not guilty to 1992 murder

David Boyd, 54, of Chesterton Court, Norton, near Stockton-on-Tees, pleaded not guilty the charge when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court via video link.
He was remanded in custody and a trial date was set for January or April.

Nikki's mother, Sharon Henderson, burst into tears when the charge was read out and was consoled by supporters in the public gallery.
Judge Paul Sloan QC adjourned the case and said the trial could last up to six weeks.
 
www.bbc.co.uk

Nikki Allan: Man to face trial over 1992 death of schoolgirl

David Boyd denies killing seven-year-old Nikki Allan, whose body was found in a derelict building.
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A man accused of murdering a schoolgirl more than 30 years ago is due to go on trial in April.
Seven-year-old Nikki Allan was found stabbed in a derelict building after going missing leaving her grandparents' flat in Sunderland in October 1992.
David Boyd, 54, of Chesterton Court, Norton, near Stockton, pleaded not guilty when he was charged last year.
A trial date has now been set for 19 April following a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court.
Mr Boyd appeared at the hearing via video link and was remanded in custody. The trial is expected to last up to six weeks.
Nikki had been at her grandparents' flat before she vanished and a search was launched when she failed to return to her own home in the same block.
The following morning, her coat and shoes were spotted and her body was later found inside the Old Exchange Building in High Street East.
She had been stabbed 37 times.
 
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