Suspect ‘burned clothes in back garden’ on day Lucy’s body was found

 Floral tributes left at the scene near Southampton Sports Centre where 13-year-old Lucy McHugh was found stabbed to death (Ben Mitchell/PA)

A man suspected of murdering schoolgirl Lucy McHugh burned clothes in the back garden of his family home on the day she was found stabbed to death, according to a local resident.

The body of Lucy McHugh was discovered in a wooded area near Southampton Sports Centre on Thursday.

The 13-year-old was last seen at her home in Mansel Road East on Wednesday morning and was reported missing, before being found by a member of the public the following morning.

 Undated handout photo issued by Hampshire Constabulary of Lucy McHugh.

Police are currently searching the family home of a 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual activity with a child, who has been named locally as Stephen Nicholson.

A local resident said he was arrested at the house, also in Mansel Road East, on Thursday.

The resident said: “The police came straight round there to arrest him. He had burned clothes in the back garden.”

A police officer at the scene where Lucy McHugh was found stabbed to death

The resident, who asked not to be named, added: “He had been living in Lucy’s house. He’d told them he had been kicked out by his mum. Her mum had got him a job as a carer and he also did tattooing in a room he has set up in their house.”

Lucy’s mother, Stacey White, has called for calm following the arrest and said violent threats would “not bring my angel back”.

In a social media post, she said: “Please can I ask that people are not passing blame on to family members of the person that has been arrested in connection with my precious daughter Lucy White’s murder.

 A message on flowers left close to the scene near Southampton Sports Centre, where Lucy McHugh’s body was found

“Making threats of violence to them will not bring my angel back.”

Officers have appealed for anyone who found a “sharp implement” in the area near Southampton Sports Centre to get in touch.

A Hampshire Police spokesman said: “We cannot say at this stage whether this is a knife, scissors or other bladed implement.

 Police officers search the family home on Mansel Road East, Southampton, of Stephen Nicholson, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual activity with a child

“Even if someone has put an item in a bin, we will try and recover it.”

Detective Superintendent Paul Barton reiterated the force’s appeal for anyone with any information about Lucy’s last movements to contact them. He said: “We know how shocked the community is and understand that emotions are running high.

“However we ask people not to speculate on social media – it is unhelpful to the investigation and to Lucy’s family. Please allow us to do our job and find out what happened to Lucy.”

The teenager was last seen wearing a distinctive black jacket with white sleeves, with the logo for the band Falling In Reverse on the front and RADKE 01 in red on the back. She also wore camouflage leggings, a white vest top and black and white trainers.

A GoFundMe page set up to raise £5,000 towards costs for Lucy’s funeral has so far received more than £6,000.

UK weather forecast: Heatwave to return following heavy rain and wind

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The heatwave will return to the UK after a brief period of rain, wind and thunderstorms over the weekend.

After a dramatic drop in temperatures and torrential rain in some parts of the UK, temperatures will again reach into the thirties by the end of the week.

A yellow weather warning for rain was in place for western parts of Scotland on Saturday, while a warning for wind and rain covered Wales and the south of England on Sunday.

 Lightning flashes over Souter lighthouse in South Shields as heavy thunderstorms marked the end of the UK heatwave on Friday.

Torrential downpours and strong winds caused flooding and travel disruption across the UK.

Camp Bestival in Dorset was forced to cancel and adverse weather conditions also resulted in more than 20 flight cancellations, with many of the 4,000 passengers affected only finding out at check-in.

Forecasters have said that the wet weather will be short lived and improvements are expected by Tuesday.

 People enjoy the sunshine on the beach at Clacton-on-Sea in Essex

By the end of the week temperatures will creep into the thirties in some places, with clear skies expected.

“There will also be some sunshine, with the most prolonged sunny skies across far southern areas,” the Met Office said.

“As we head further into August many areas are expected to be fine and dry with plenty of sunshine, but there will be a chance of one or two showers here and there.”

A woman relaxes in the sun in London

The Met Office has also forecast above average temperatures for the months of August, September and October.

In light of the improvement in weather, water companies will be continuing with their plans for hosepipe bans and restrictions.

United Utilities has confirmed its hosepipe ban would start on 5 August in the North West.

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