Man rearrested on suspicion of murdering Carol Clark

A 69-year-old man has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of murdering Gloucester woman Carol Clark 33 years ago.

Officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team detained the man at a property in Gloucester this morning (Tuesday 14 April) and he is currently in police custody.

Carol was 32-years-old when her body was found by a dog walker partially clothed in reeds and undergrowth at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal on Sunday 28 March 1993.

She had been strangled and her neck had been broken.

The man arrested today was previously arrested on suspicion of Carol’s murder in April 2023 and had remained under investigation.

But detectives moved to detain him for a second time for the same offence following a significant development in their inquiry.

Carol’s family have been made aware of this development and are being supported by specialist officers.

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.”