Police want to speak to occupants of two cars after launching murder investigation in Skegness

Police want to speak to the occupants of two cars after launching a murder investigation.

A woman’s body was discovered near Gibraltar Point, Skegness yesterday (January 21), believed to be Petra Ross, who was reported as missing on Friday.

Officers say that a 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

“We are appealing for witnesses and information in connection with the investigation in Skegness,” a Lincolnshire Police statement said.

“We are particularly interested in speaking to the drivers and occupants of the two cars seen entering Princes Parade car park between 11.21pm and 11.27pm on Wednesday, January 17.

“The car park is adjacent to the boating lakes in Skegness.”

Police say they are also keen to hear from those who may have seen anyone walking around the Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve or a white vehicle in this area between 11.30pm on Wednesday, January 17 and 8am on Thursday, January 18.

After launching the murder investigation, a Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: “While formal identification has yet to take place, we believe this to be the body of 23-year-old Petra Ross, who was reported missing on Friday, January 19.

“Her family have been made aware. Inquiries are ongoing.”

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Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or unusual at the time, but have yet to come forward, is asked to do so by contacting 101 or emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk, quoting incident 386 of January 19 in the subject line.

You can also report anonymously via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.