Pawel Relowicz has been charged with the rape and murder of student Libby Squire.
21 year old Libby sadly disappeared after a night out in Hull on 1 February and her body was found in the Humber estuary almost seven weeks later. Pawel Relowicz, 25, is set to appear before Hull Magistrates’ Court on 30 October.
The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges came after a “lengthy and complex investigation” by Humberside Police. Mr Relowicz was questioned by detectives investigating Ms Squire’s disappearance earlier in the year but no charges were brought.
Chief Crown Prosecutor Gerry Wareham said Libby’s family had been informed of the prosecution.
“This decision was made following a careful review of all the evidence presented to us by Humberside Police as a result of their lengthy and complex investigation,” he said.
“Criminal proceedings against Mr Relowicz are now active and he has a right to a fair trial.”
Pawel Relowicz is the main subject at the moment, but he is yet to be proven guilty.
Hundreds of people attended the University of Hull philosophy student’s funeral on 3 October.
The university’s vice-chancellor Prof Susan Lea said: “My thoughts, and those of my colleagues and our students, are with Libby’s family and friends at this time.
“Libby was and always will be part of our community, which is strong and supportive, and we will continue to support our colleagues and students over the forthcoming months.”
