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Massive response in murders probe Massive response in murders probe
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Officers investigating the murder of three prostitutes and the discovery of two more bodies have said they have had a massive response from the public.Officers investigating the murder of three prostitutes and the discovery of two more bodies have said they have had a massive response from the public.
Suffolk Police said it was likely the bodies found near Ipswich on Tuesday were those of two prostitutes.Suffolk Police said it was likely the bodies found near Ipswich on Tuesday were those of two prostitutes.
Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, have been missing for several days.Paula Clennell, 24, and Annette Nicholls, 29, have been missing for several days.
A reward of £250,000 has been offered by a national newspaper to catch the killer of the Ipswich prostitutes.A reward of £250,000 has been offered by a national newspaper to catch the killer of the Ipswich prostitutes.
Police have already linked the murders of three women whose bodies were found near Ipswich within 10 days.Police have already linked the murders of three women whose bodies were found near Ipswich within 10 days.
Map: Where the bodies were foundMap: Where the bodies were found
Det Ch Supt Stewart Gull said a number of people are helping police with their inquiry, but no-one has been arrested.Det Ch Supt Stewart Gull said a number of people are helping police with their inquiry, but no-one has been arrested.
Officers are trawling through 2,199 calls made in five hours on Tuesday and will be working "24-7" on the investigation.Officers are trawling through 2,199 calls made in five hours on Tuesday and will be working "24-7" on the investigation.
It is important that if anyone has concerns for the safety of a prostitute in Ipswich that they contact us immediately Det Ch Supt Stewart GullIt is important that if anyone has concerns for the safety of a prostitute in Ipswich that they contact us immediately Det Ch Supt Stewart Gull
Mr Gull said a number of specialists, including blood and soil experts, were at the woodland in Levington where the bodies of two women were found. Mr Gull said a number of specialists, including blood and soil experts, were at the woodland in Levington where the two bodies were found.
He said it was unlikely police would confirm the identities of the two women on Wednesday. He said it was unlikely police would confirm the identities of the bodies on Wednesday.
"It is important that if anyone has concerns for the safety of a prostitute in Ipswich that they contact us immediately," Mr Gull said. Mr Gull said: "We have not found what appear to be murder scenes. We are dealing with sites where the bodies have been dumped and left.
The bodies of the five women were dumped after being killed elsewhere, he said. He added: "It is important that if anyone has concerns for the safety of a prostitute in Ipswich that they contact us immediately."
"We have not found what appear to be murder scenes. We are dealing with sites where the bodies have been dumped and left."
Home Secretary John Reid and Downing Street have contacted Suffolk's Chief Constable Alastair McWhirter to make sure he has enough resources to deal with the current murder inquiry.Home Secretary John Reid and Downing Street have contacted Suffolk's Chief Constable Alastair McWhirter to make sure he has enough resources to deal with the current murder inquiry.
The prime minister's spokesman said officials were assured that Mr McWhirter was "happy" with the level of resources he had.The prime minister's spokesman said officials were assured that Mr McWhirter was "happy" with the level of resources he had.
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