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| Arrest over Jordan Watson cemetery murder in Carlisle | Arrest over Jordan Watson cemetery murder in Carlisle |
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| A man has been arrested over the "savage and brutal" murder of a 14-year-old boy found in Carlisle cemetery. | A man has been arrested over the "savage and brutal" murder of a 14-year-old boy found in Carlisle cemetery. |
| Jordan Watson's body was found in Upperby Cemetery by a dog walker on Tuesday morning. | Jordan Watson's body was found in Upperby Cemetery by a dog walker on Tuesday morning. |
| A post-mortem examination found he died from multiple wounds to the head and neck caused by a sharp implement. | A post-mortem examination found he died from multiple wounds to the head and neck caused by a sharp implement. |
| Cumbria Police said an 18-year-old who was known to Jordan is being questioned on suspicion of murder. | Cumbria Police said an 18-year-old who was known to Jordan is being questioned on suspicion of murder. |
| Det Supt Andrew Slattery said officers working on the case had been shocked by the severity of the attack on the 14-year-old, who lived in Ridley Road in the city. | Det Supt Andrew Slattery said officers working on the case had been shocked by the severity of the attack on the 14-year-old, who lived in Ridley Road in the city. |
| He told a press conference: "Extensive searches have taken place in the area of the cemetery and the surrounding parts of Carlisle. | He told a press conference: "Extensive searches have taken place in the area of the cemetery and the surrounding parts of Carlisle. |
| "At 10.39am this morning an 18-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested on suspicion of Jordan's murder. | "At 10.39am this morning an 18-year-old man from Carlisle was arrested on suspicion of Jordan's murder. |
| "However, this is one line of inquiry. The investigation is ongoing and we are keeping an open mind about the motive and why indeed this crime took place. | "However, this is one line of inquiry. The investigation is ongoing and we are keeping an open mind about the motive and why indeed this crime took place. |
| "We would like to hear from anybody who has any information that can assist the investigation in any way. | "We would like to hear from anybody who has any information that can assist the investigation in any way. |
| "In particular, anybody who saw or heard anything unusual in the area of the cemetery or anybody who saw Jordan on the 15 June." | "In particular, anybody who saw or heard anything unusual in the area of the cemetery or anybody who saw Jordan on the 15 June." |
| Jordan who was 5ft, of slim build and with brown hair, was last seen wearing a blue and grey hoodie, black Adidas T-shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and grey Nike trainers. | |
| The cemetery in Manor Road, which adjoins St John The Baptist Church, remained closed as police continued their examinations at the scene. | The cemetery in Manor Road, which adjoins St John The Baptist Church, remained closed as police continued their examinations at the scene. |
| Mr Slattery said police believed Jordan was murdered in a secluded part of the cemetery. | |
| He was last seen at a friend's address nearby at 23:00 on Monday before a member of the public spotted his body at 07:45 the next day. | He was last seen at a friend's address nearby at 23:00 on Monday before a member of the public spotted his body at 07:45 the next day. |
| His family described the 14-year-old as a "very loyal, loving and caring child who stuck up for his brothers and sisters, he was scared of nothing". | |
| Assistant Chief Constable Darren Martland said: "Our thoughts are very much with Jordan's family at this tragic time. We are also very much acutely aware of the impact and the nature of Jordan's death, and the anxiety and concerns that may be expressed by the local community. | Assistant Chief Constable Darren Martland said: "Our thoughts are very much with Jordan's family at this tragic time. We are also very much acutely aware of the impact and the nature of Jordan's death, and the anxiety and concerns that may be expressed by the local community. |
| "I would like to reassure the communities in Cumbria that we will do everything, working with those communities and our partners, to identify the individual or people responsible for Jordan's death and bring them to justice." | "I would like to reassure the communities in Cumbria that we will do everything, working with those communities and our partners, to identify the individual or people responsible for Jordan's death and bring them to justice." |
| Robert Hewson, head teacher of the Gilford Centre, a pupil referral centre which Jordan attended, said: "All the staff and students at the Gillford Centre are saddened and shocked by the tragic news of Jordan's death. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. | |
| "Jordan attended the unit after being permanently excluded from mainstream school in July 2014. He was small in stature but big on personality. | "Jordan attended the unit after being permanently excluded from mainstream school in July 2014. He was small in stature but big on personality. |
| "Everyone at the school is still coming to terms with what has happened and it will take quite some time for everyone to recover from this tragedy." | "Everyone at the school is still coming to terms with what has happened and it will take quite some time for everyone to recover from this tragedy." |
| The Reverend Jim Hyslop, vicar of St John The Baptist Church, said the first he knew of Jordan's death was when he saw police vehicles outside his house opposite the cemetery. | The Reverend Jim Hyslop, vicar of St John The Baptist Church, said the first he knew of Jordan's death was when he saw police vehicles outside his house opposite the cemetery. |
| He said: "Nothing like this has ever happened in the 20 years I have been at the church. | He said: "Nothing like this has ever happened in the 20 years I have been at the church. |
| "Jordan's body was found in the older part of the cemetery, which has been here since the church was founded in 1840. My thoughts are with his family at this time." | "Jordan's body was found in the older part of the cemetery, which has been here since the church was founded in 1840. My thoughts are with his family at this time." |
| Neighbouring St Herbert's Church said it would open on Wednesday evening "to allow people in the community the opportunity to come together in memory of Jordan Watson". | Neighbouring St Herbert's Church said it would open on Wednesday evening "to allow people in the community the opportunity to come together in memory of Jordan Watson". |
| Friends who laid floral tributes outside the cemetery described the teenager as a "kind-hearted boy". | |
| One of those laying flowers was Jordan's cousin Carl Gill, who said: "He means everything to us, he loved his bikes and the skate park, he's a great lad, we will miss him loads." | One of those laying flowers was Jordan's cousin Carl Gill, who said: "He means everything to us, he loved his bikes and the skate park, he's a great lad, we will miss him loads." |
| Lauren Blakey, 16, said: "I can't believe it. I just keep thinking he is going to come round the corner, bouncing and lively. | Lauren Blakey, 16, said: "I can't believe it. I just keep thinking he is going to come round the corner, bouncing and lively. |
| "Everyone loved him. He was easy to get on with. You don't expect this sort of thing to happen in Carlisle. He did not to deserve to die." | "Everyone loved him. He was easy to get on with. You don't expect this sort of thing to happen in Carlisle. He did not to deserve to die." |
| In her tribute to the keen Liverpool FC supporter, she wrote: "Jordan, miss and love you everyday my pal. Brightest star in the sky, keep shining RIP Lauren." | In her tribute to the keen Liverpool FC supporter, she wrote: "Jordan, miss and love you everyday my pal. Brightest star in the sky, keep shining RIP Lauren." |
| Another tribute read: "Love you loads little man. You will always be in my heart no matter what, lots of love RIP Justine." | Another tribute read: "Love you loads little man. You will always be in my heart no matter what, lots of love RIP Justine." |