Police release CCTV of last known sighting of mum found dead next to A3 in Guildford

Police investigating the death of 41-year-old mum of four Helen Anderson have released images of her last known sighting.

Officers are continuing to appeal for information, following the discovery of her body next to the A3 in Guildford on 23 August.

Dane Messam, 52, of Henry Road, Hackney, has been charged with her murder and is due to go on trial in February next year.

The images, the last sightings of Helen, were taken during the evening of Friday, 20 August and the last positive sighting is around 2230 hrs in the Wood Green Area.

Detective Inspector Chris Rambour said: “In these CCTV images, Helen Anderson is pictured wearing a distinctive, brightly coloured pink dress.

“She appears to have shaved shorter hair on one side and be wearing large dangly earrings.

“We are appealing to anyone who may remember seeing Helen on this night or indeed at any time either before or after this sighting to contact us right away and assist us with this investigation.”

A 50-year-old man from Enfield was also arrested on suspicion of murder and a 51-year-old man from Hackney was arrested on conspiracy to commit murder. They have both been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.

Officers also released photos of a de-commissioned double decker bus which they believe is connected to Helen’s death.

In a statement officers added: “It is now believed that this bus was travelling around the A1 in the Watford and Hatfield areas between the hours of midnight and 4am on Saturday, 21 August. We appreciate that time has passed but we are urging members of the public who may have been travelling in the area at that time to contact us.

“If you witnessed anything on the days and times mentioned, or if you have any dashcam, CCTV or smart doorbell footage that may help our investigation, please contact us quoting PR/45210089588, via 101.”