Murder suspect held longer as cause of death confirmed

Thursday 08 August 2019

Police have been granted a further 24 hours to question a 40-year-old man suspected of killing a former honorary policewoman, after a pathologist confirmed today that she had died from a “stab wound to the neck”.

Pamela Margaret Nisbet (68) was taken to the hospital’s A&E Department after Emergency Services were called to her address in St. Peter on Tuesday evening.

She died shortly after, sparking a murder investigation Police have now named ‘Operation Emery’.

The suspected murderer – who is still yet to be named – has since been held in Police custody to undergo a series of interviews, but is yet to be charged.

Pictured: The Court granted the Police a further 24 hours to question the man suspected of Mrs Nisbet's murder in a closed court session today.

He appeared in a closed court session today, where the Police were granted an extension of a further 24 hours’ detention (until 19:45 on Friday 9 August) to allow investigations to continue.

Meanwhile, a Home Office pathologist arrived in the island today to conduct a post-mortem examination. This afternoon, the pathologist confirmed the cause of death to be “a stab wound to the neck.”

In a statement, Police said that forensic examinations and searches were still underway at the St. Peter residence, which remains on lockdown.

Pictured: The scene of the alleged murder at a property in St. Peter remains secure, Police said.

They added that special trained officers were supporting Mrs Nisbet’s family, “ensuring they are receiving the support they require and kept informed of the ongoing investigation.”

Tributes continue to be paid to Mrs Nisbet, who has been described by former Constables and colleagues as a "lovely lady" and valued member of the community. As well as being an honorary policewoman, she worked in the Youth Court as well on the Law Society's Disciplinary Panel.