Libby Squire murder trial called off after bad weather in Sheffield
Three jurors were unable to travel to Sheffield Crown Court because of the adverse weather, meaning the trial of Pawel Relowicz is unable to proceed today.
Libby, 21, vanished in the early hours of February 1, 2019, after enjoying a night out with friends. Her body was found in the Humber six weeks later.
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Hide AdThe court heard yesterday how Relowicz, 26, "persuaded or forced" Miss Squire into his car before driving her to Oak Road playing fields in Hull where he raped and murdered her before pushing her into the River Hull.
The jury at Sheffield Crown Court also heard evidence that Relowicz, formerly of Raglan Street, Hull, had convictions for a string of sex offences around the city, including near Miss Squire's student home.
Relowicz denies rape and murder.
The trial, scheduled to last four weeks, is due to resume tomorrow at 10.30am.