Listen "Police search for shovel in connection with Grace Millane murder"
Episode Synopsis
Police investigating the murder of Grace Millane are now looking for a shovel, believed to be related to her murder. They are looking for a red Atlas Trade hardwood long-handle, round-mouth shovel. It could be anywhere between Scenic Drive, where her body was discovered, and central Auckland. Detective Inspector Scott Beard says someone may have come across it and taken it home - and they'd like to speak to that person, or anyone who's seen it. The scene examination at Scenic Drive is now complete. Detective Beard says he's reluctant to give any details, but he has confirmed Grace’s body was intact when recovered.Also today, shocking family violence statistics have been revealed, showing police investigated one family harm case every four minutes last year. More than a third of women experience physical sexual partner violence, and one in 10 men have experienced childhood sexual abuse.WHERE TO GET HELP:If you are worried about your or someone else's mental health, the best place to get help is your GP or local mental health provider. However, if you or someone else is in danger or endangering others, call police immediately on 111.OR IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE:• LIFELINE: 0800 543 354 or 09 5222 999 within Auckland (available 24/7)• SUICIDE CRISIS HELPLINE: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)• YOUTHLINE: 0800 376 633 ,free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat.• NEED TO TALK? Free call or text 1737 (available 24/7)• KIDSLINE: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• WHATSUP: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)• DEPRESSION HELPLINE: 0800 111 757• SAMARITANS – 0800 726 666.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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