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Murder inquiry over student death Murder inquiry over student death
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A murder inquiry has been launched after the body of a female student was found in one of the University of Hull's halls of residence. A murder inquiry has begun after the body of a female student was found at a university halls of residence.
Officers were called to The Lawns in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, after 26-year-old Rebecca Love's family could not contact her. Officers were called to the University of Hull halls at The Lawns, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, after Rebecca Love's family could not contact her.
Two men, aged 32 and 20, have been arrested. Police said Ms Love, from Rotherham, had been assaulted. Humberside Police said the 26-year-old had been assaulted and she probably knew her killer, although it did not mean the attacker was a fellow student.
Post-mortem tests have taken place and police are waiting for the results. Two men, aged 32 and 20, have been arrested and are being questioned.
A Humberside Police spokeswoman said Miss Love had been studying in the city and residing in student accommodation at Nicholson Hall. Det Ch Insp Tony Garton, who is leading the inquiry, said: "We appear to be dealing with a fairly prolonged physical attack.
"She was completing the first year of a foundation course studying at Hull College with a view to continuing on to a three-year degree course in marine biology at Hull University. It would appear that there was some form of consent Det Ch Insp Tony Garton
"A post-mortem has been conducted which revealed that Rebecca had been assaulted." "At the moment it would appear that Rebecca knew the person that she let into her room to attack her.
Detectives are investigating Miss Love's movements before to her death. "There are no signs of forced entry to the room or the hall, so it would appear that there was some form of consent."
They have established that she was at an HSBC cash machine on the corner of Hallgate and King Street in Cottingham on Tuesday evening at 1941 BST. He said it did not mean that another student was involved and said it was crucial they established what Miss Love's movements were during recent days.
It's crucial that we establish Rebecca's movements over the past few days Det Ch Insp Tony Garton Detectives have established that Miss Love was at an HSBC cash machine on the corner of Hallgate and King Street in Cottingham on Tuesday evening at 1941 BST.
'Deepest condolences'
She also visited an off-licence, police said.She also visited an off-licence, police said.
Students reported seeing Rebecca at The Lawns on Wednesday. Students reported seeing Miss Love at The Lawns on Wednesday.
Miss Love's mother, who lives in the Rotherham area, told police she had last spoken to her daughter on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Love's mother, from Rotherham, told police she had last spoken to her daughter on Wednesday afternoon.
The safety and well-being of our students is of paramount importance University spokesman
They had arranged to speak again on Thursday but despite calling her she was unable to get in touch.They had arranged to speak again on Thursday but despite calling her she was unable to get in touch.
Det Ch Insp Tony Garton, who is leading the investigation, said: "It's crucial that we establish Rebecca's movements over the past few days.
"We want to speak to anyone who has seen her or spoken to her. We are trying to build a picture of her and her lifestyle."
Officers are speaking to her friends and neighbouring students, her tutors and other university staff.Officers are speaking to her friends and neighbouring students, her tutors and other university staff.
"It is evident that Rebecca had been assaulted and for that reason we have launched a murder investigation." The university offered its "deepest condolences" to the family of Miss Love.
A spokesman said: "Rebecca was studying a foundation year in marine biology, which was taught at Hull College, with the intention of continuing on to a three year degree in Marine Biology at the University of Hull.
"The university is co-operating fully with the ongoing police investigation.
"The safety and well-being of our students is of paramount importance and the University is supporting the student body at this difficult time."