Lucy McHugh murder - man charged

A man appeared before Southampton Magistrates this morning charged with the murder of teenager Lucy McHugh.

Stephen-Alan Paul Nicholson, aged 24, of no fixed abode, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13 and two counts of sexual activity with a child under 16.

Lucy’s body was found in woodland at Southampton Sports Centre on 26 July.

We would like to remind members of the public not to speculate on social media about this case.