The family of Sarah Everard has reacted to the sentencing of police officer Wayne Couzens by saying they are “outraged and sickened” that he abused his position to lure her to her death.
They added that they are “very pleased” that Wayne Couzens will spend of the rest of his life in jail, saying: “Nothing can make things better, nothing can bring Sarah back, but knowing he will be imprisoned forever brings some relief.”
In a statement, issued by the Metropolitan Police, Ms Everard’s family said: “Sarah lost her life needlessly and cruelly and al the years of life she had yet to enjoy were stolen from her.
“Wayne Couzens held a position of trust as a police officer and we are outraged and sickened that he abused this trust in order to lure Sarah to her death. The world is a safer place with him imprisoned.
“It is almost seven months since Sarah died and the pain of losing her is overwhelming. We miss her all the time.
“She was a beautiful young woman in looks and character and our lives are the poorer without her. We remember all the lovely things about Sarah - her compassion and kindness, her intelligence, her strong social conscience. But we especially like to remember her laughing and dancing and enjoying life. We hold her safe in our hearts.
“We are immensely grateful to the police and legal team who worked on Sarah’s case. We cannot take them enough for their meticulous and painstaking work and for their constant support.
“We also send our heartfelt thanks to our family and friends for comforting us through this terrible time.”
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