Melanie Road murder: Man arrested in connection with 1984 Bath stabbing

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New photo released of Melanie Road (left) and her friend Suzy HeapImage source, AFP
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Melanie Road (left) was stabbed to death as she made her way home after a night out in Bath in June 1984

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a girl who was sexually assaulted and stabbed to death in Bath more than 30 years ago.

Student Melanie Road was 17 when she was attacked after a night out in June 1984. Her body was found in front of garages near St Stephens Road.

A 63-year-old man from Bristol remains in police custody.

An Avon and Somerset police spokesman said it would be "inappropriate for us to comment further at this stage".

Melanie Road (new photo released on 30th anniversary of her death)Image source, Avon and somerset police
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Melanie Road's body was found in front of garages near St Stephens Road on 9 June 1984

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