Sarah Everard handcuffed and falsely arrested before she was murdered, court told

Former police officer Wayne Couzens has already pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard.

But as his sentencing hearing began today, shocking details emerged of how he was able to abduct her by handcuffing and falsely arresting her in plain view of other members of the public.

Her parents came to court today to face her killer and voice the anger and anguish that her death has caused Sarah’s family and friends, but also to share their treasured memories of their daughter.