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| Two women found murdered in a flat in Birmingham have been identified as Algerian sisters. | Two women found murdered in a flat in Birmingham have been identified as Algerian sisters. |
| Police said Yasmine Larbi-Cherif, 22, was at Birmingham University studying bio-chemistry and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif, 19, was due to start there. | Police said Yasmine Larbi-Cherif, 22, was at Birmingham University studying bio-chemistry and Sabrina Larbi-Cherif, 19, was due to start there. |
| A 28-year-old man arrested while trying to board a ferry in Dover is still being held in custody. | A 28-year-old man arrested while trying to board a ferry in Dover is still being held in custody. |
| The results of post-mortem examinations into their deaths are expected to be released later. | The results of post-mortem examinations into their deaths are expected to be released later. |
| Their bodies were found on Monday evening at Jupiter Apartments near Birmingham city centre. | Their bodies were found on Monday evening at Jupiter Apartments near Birmingham city centre. |
| The 28-year-old man, from Birmingham, was arrested by Kent Police on Tuesday morning. | The 28-year-old man, from Birmingham, was arrested by Kent Police on Tuesday morning. |
| Detectives said the two sisters, who were born in Algeria and moved to England with their parents 10 years ago, were the victims of a "sustained and violent attack". | |
| 'Extremely proud' | |
| A statement released by the women's family described them as "dearly loved and very respected by everyone who knew them". | A statement released by the women's family described them as "dearly loved and very respected by everyone who knew them". |
| It said: "With amazing skills and tremendous determination Yasmine and Sabrina excelled at everything they were involved with socially and educationally. | |
| "Due to their Islamic faith and open-minded upbringing they were always humble, compassionate, generous and helpful to anyone who knew them. | |
| "Yasmine and Sabrina will be remembered as a genuine example of a fruitful combination of two different cultures benefiting their native and adoptive country." | |
| The family said they were devastated by the "deaths of their angels" and they were "extremely proud of the way in which the girls lived their lives". |