Police have confirmed that a forensic post-mortem examination confirmed that Harshita Brella had been murdered.

Michael Hesketh, 39, caused a significant amount of damage to Pets Corner in Chorley, Lancs., and then stole the reptile, who is called Lizzie

David Wilson, 63, of Downend, who was reported missing in late September, has been identified as the deceased after his remains were discovered.

Auditor General Stephen Boyle described the Scottish Prison Service’s (SPS) system not fit for purpose after the ex-gratia bill spiralled by £1.2million from £6.3million the previous year.

Alexander McCartney, 26, from Northern Ireland, admitted 185 charges including child sex offences and manslaughter.

Reuben Foster has defied incredible odds, including surviving cardiac arrest at seven weeks old and undergoing open heart surgery three times.

The 30-year-old man's current condition is unknown.

Paulina Zogota was from Poland and left behind a seven-year-old son.

A 33-year-old has been arrested and charged.

Police are appealing for information following the horrific incident in Edenbridge, Kent, last Saturday.