This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/7185769.stm

The article has changed 11 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 5 Version 6
Accused inspector is found dead Accused inspector is found dead
(about 3 hours later)
The body of a Met Police inspector due to go on trial accused of murdering his wife has been found in woodland.The body of a Met Police inspector due to go on trial accused of murdering his wife has been found in woodland.
Police said they found Garry Weddell's body near Broomhill's Shooting Club, in Markyate, Herts, on Saturday morning.Police said they found Garry Weddell's body near Broomhill's Shooting Club, in Markyate, Herts, on Saturday morning.
They are linking the discovery to the death of a second woman, whose body was found at a house 11 miles away in Gustard Wood, also on Saturday. They have linked the find to the death of a second woman in Hertfordshire - Traute Maxfield, 70, whose body was found in Gustard Wood also on Saturday.
Mr Weddell, 47, was due to stand trial in May. The body of his wife was found in their home in Dunstable last year.Mr Weddell, 47, was due to stand trial in May. The body of his wife was found in their home in Dunstable last year.
The body of the second woman, who has not yet been formally identified, was found at a house in The Slype, Gustard Wood, near Wheathampstead. The body of Mrs Maxfield was found at a house in The Slype, Gustard Wood, on Saturday afternoon 11 miles from the field where Mr Weddell was discovered.
Club searchedClub searched
A team of armed police wearing body armour were seen entering the house on Saturday morning.A team of armed police wearing body armour were seen entering the house on Saturday morning.
Police said post-mortem examinations are due take place on Monday morning. Post-mortem examinations of both bodies are due take place on Monday morning, police said.
A Herts police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that we are investigating an unexplained death following the discovery of the body of a male in woodland at the Broomhills Shooting Club in Markyate shortly after 11am on Saturday.
"We can also confirm that officers are investigating a suspicious death following the discovery of a female's body at a house in Gustard Wood."
The grounds of Broomhill's Shooting Club are being searched
A forensic search of the gun club, which Mr Weddell was a member of until his licence was revoked following his arrest, is under way.A forensic search of the gun club, which Mr Weddell was a member of until his licence was revoked following his arrest, is under way.
Det Supt Andy Shrives, of Herts Police said: "We are keen to trace the movements of Mr Weddell on Friday and Saturday.
"I am also keen to speak to anyone who may have attended Broomhill's Shooting Club on these days."
The grounds of Broomhill's Shooting Club are being searched
Officers also want to speak to anyone who saw his car, a metallic green Renault Laguna with the registration NY53ONT.
Mr Weddell was originally held in custody after being charged with the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sandra.Mr Weddell was originally held in custody after being charged with the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sandra.
A post-mortem examination revealed that a cable tie was used to strangle her.A post-mortem examination revealed that a cable tie was used to strangle her.
He was later granted bail with a surety of £200,000 by Judge John Bevan at Ipswich Crown Court.He was later granted bail with a surety of £200,000 by Judge John Bevan at Ipswich Crown Court.
Scotland Yard have refused to comment on the discovery of the bodies. Scotland Yard has refused to comment on the discovery of the bodies.