The man has been charged with in murder of seven-year- old girl who was stabbed death almost 30 years ago.
Nikki Allan body was found in en abandoned building in clothing garth area of Sunderland in October 1992 She disappeared after she left her grandparents. home and neighbors formed search parties in desperate attempt to find her.
Nikki body was later found in abandoned old stock exchange building several hundred yards far, after her shoes were seen outside. She was wounded 37 times.
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Not-one so far brought to justice for her murder.
David Thomas Boyd, 54 of Chesterton Court, Norton, Stockton, appeared before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court. in South Shields on Monday morning. he was taken into custody in in custody and must appear at Newcastle Crown Court in Newcastle on Tuesday.
Northumbria Police Assistant Chief David Felton said: “This is an extremely tragic case and we continue to think about it. with in family and friends of Nikki Allan.
“Significant investigation has been ongoing since Nikki death 30 years ago. As with any unsolved cases of This naturethey never close. Our devotee teams constantly review evidence and follow Any new investigative leads that may come to light.
“I will like express my sincere thanks to Nikki family for their patience and cooperation, and we will continue to offer them any support they can need.”
A CPS spokesman said: “After review of file of evidence presented by the Northumbrian police, the Crown Prosecution Authority authorized the police to lay information in to obtain a World Court Warrant for in arrest of Human, in attitude to death of Nikki Allan in East End of Sunderland in 1992.
” information claims that 54-year-old David Thomas Boyd of Chesterton Court, Norton, County Durham responsible for in murder of Nikki Allan. David Boyd appeared in South Tyneside Magistrates Court this morning. next appear at Newcastle Crown Court tomorrow (24/5) at 10:00.
“The Criminal Prosecution Service reminds everyone concerned that criminal proceedings against David Boyd now active and that he is entitled to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that should do not report, comment or share of information online which could in Any way prejudice these proceedings. Anyone with Any information they believe they can help the police investigation. using number 101.”
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