I further hope this sends a strong message that no matter how long ago an offence took place, we will do everything we can to see justice served.”
I’m extremely proud of the investigative team and all those who played their part in securing this conviction. “The investigation into Nikki’s murder has been one of the most complex and comprehensive ever conducted by Northumbria Police. “David Boyd hid his crime, lying about his involvement and prolonging the family’s suffering, knowing all along that he had taken the life of their little girl.
We thank them for their patience and strength over the last 30 years and our thoughts very much continue to be with them. Credit: Crown Prosecution Serviceĭavid Boyd was arrested in 2018 after Northumbria Police relaunched their investigation into the murder and found new forensic evidence.įollowing announcement of the jury's verdict Assistant Chief Constable Brad Howe, of Northumbria Police, said: “Today is about justice – for Nikki and her family. One of her neighbours, George Heron, had previously been charged but was acquitted in 1993.ĭavid Boyd has been found guilty of the murder of Nikki Allan in 1992. Until now, no one had been convicted in connection with Nikki's murder 31 years ago, making it one of Northumbria Police's most high-profile unsolved cases. On Tuesday 9 May, jurors heard Boyd has a previous conviction for indecent assaulting a nine-year-old girl in 1999 and had admitted to police he had fantasies about young girls. Nikki lived near Boyd in flats in the East End of the city called The Garths, which have since been demolished, close to where her body was found.īoyd, who was 25 when Nikki was killed, was well-known to her family and the boyfriend of her babysitter. Speaking to ITV prior to the verdict, Ms Henderson spoke of how she still talks to her daughter every day. They should have investigated him straight away,” she said.Īsked how she found the strength to keep fighting for justice, Ms Henderson said: “Because Nikki’s my daughter and I love her.” “Three doors down from Nikki’s grandparents. Nikki Allan killer wore 'I am unstoppable' t-shirt to police interview
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