Body discovered in the Groby Pool area believed to be missing woman

The body was recovered yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 6 September) and while formal identification is yet to be completed, it is believed to be that of Gabriela Kosilko – who was reported missing on Friday (1 September).

A 30-year-old man, who was initially arrested on suspicion of kidnap, was further arrested on suspicion of murder.

Yesterday morning the man was found unresponsive in his cell and he was pronounced deceased.

As the man died in police custody, a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and Leicestershire Police have said the force will fully co-operate with this investigation.

From enquiries conducted by officers, it’s believed that Gabriela and the man were known to each other.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski from East Midlands Special Operations Unit Murder Investigation Team, said: “Our enquiries into the circumstances surrounding Gabriela’s death continue and anyone who may have any information is asked to get in touch.

“If you were driving along Newtown Linford Lane around 2.20pm on Friday (1 September) please check your dashcam footage and get in touch if you captured a red Audi A1 parked on the side of the road or saw anyone driving it or sitting in the vehicle.  Equally, if you were in Ratby Lane area during Friday afternoon please get in touch if you saw the vehicle or anything which seemed unusual or caused you concern.

“We would also like to reassure the local community who have been affected by the events of the last few days that officers will remain in the area while further enquiries are conducted.  If you have any concerns please contact us via 101 or www.leics.police.uk.”

All scene preservations in relation to the investigation have now been lifted.