New appeal to solve murder of teenager in 1995

Joseph Brett launched the fresh appeal with Sabrina's sister, Pauline Nimmo, and father, Noel Brett

Detectives investigating the murder of a teenage girl 30 years ago have made a new appeal for information.

Sabrina Brett was found dead in the Grand Union Canal in Stoke Hammond, near Milton Keynes, on 11 May 1995.

The 17-year-old had injuries to her head, face and neck, but police in Buckinghamshire were unable to find the killer.

"We can't describe the pain of living all these years without answers," said her brother, Joseph Brett.

Sabrina's body was discovered in the canal by a member of the public at Three Locks, on the village outskirts.

The police investigation found she had been the victim of child sexual exploitation, and her body had been in the waterway for a number of days.

Crimestoppers has offered a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

Sabrina's brother said she had an "infectious energy that could fill a room"

Mr Brett said: "Sabrina was just 17 years old when she was brutally murdered and taken from us in the most horrific way."

He described his sister as being "so bright and cheeky and full of life", with an "infectious energy that could fill a room".

"Sabrina had been exposed to things no child should ever have to face," Mr Brett added.

"Nearly 30 years have passed, and the person who did this to her has never been brought to justice."

He called for anyone with information "no matter how small it might seem" to come forward and "bring peace" to the family.

Sabrina's body had been in the canal for days before she was discovered

Peter Beirne, from Thames Valley Police, said detectives particularly wanted to speak to Sabrina's friends.

"So that we can build up a picture of her life in the weeks leading up to her death," he explained.

He described the cold case as "tragic" and urged people with information to disclose it.

"On the anniversary of her death, I am appealing for help in identifying who was responsible for both her death and her exploitation," Mr Beirne added.

Thames Valley Police asked anyone who could help to visit their local police station, call 101 or use its website and quote crime reference number 1745 (6/5).