The trail ran cold decades ago but police have now made an arrest
Carol Clark(Image: PA)
A man has been arrested for the second time on suspicion of murdering Bristol woman Carol Clark more than three decades ago.
Carol’s partially-clothed body was discovered by a dog walker amongst reeds and undergrowth on the bank of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal on Sunday, March 28, 1993.
The 32-year-old lived in Montpelier in Bristol. She had last been seen two days earlier in Picton Street, where she was spotted getting into a car.
She was discovered strangled and her neck had been broken. Last month, on the 33rd anniversary of Carol’s death, Gloucestershire Police renewed its appeal for information on the high-profile cold case.
The Major Crime Investigation Team has now shared an update, confirming officers arrested a 69-year-old man at a property in Gloucester today (Tuesday, April 14) on suspicion of Carol’s murder. He remains in police custody.
The force confirmed he had previously been arrested as part of the investigation in 2023 and had remained under investigation. He was detained for the same offence following a “significant development in the inquiry”, Gloucestershire Police said.
The body of Carol Clark was discovered at Sharpness Docks(Image: PA)
Carol’s family have been informed of the development. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Usher, head of Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Today’s arrest is a significant development in our investigation to identify Carol’s killer and bring them to justice.
“For the past 33 years we have worked hard to solve this case, and we continue to leave no stone unturned.
“Last month, we issued a renewed appeal to the public for information about Carol’s death and I remain grateful for the support both the media and the public continue to give us.
“Our thoughts remain with Carol’s family at this time and we will continue to keep them informed about any further developments.”