Louella Michie Bestival Death: Man Re-arrested

The 25-year-old was found dead last year.

Detectives investigating the death of Louella Eve Fletcher-Michie have re-arrested a man.

An initial post-mortem examination showed no clear signs of assault on the 25-year-old’s body. Further examinations, including toxicology tests, have been carried out.

Louella Michie was found dead at Bestival in September last year
Louella Michie was found dead at Bestival in September last year
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A 28-year-old man from London who was known to Louella, was previously arrested on suspicion of murder and released under investigation.

Senior Investigating Officer Neil Devoto, of Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said on Thursday the man had been re-arrested “at an address in Enfield in London on suspicion of manslaughter and drug supply offences. He is currently assisting officers with their enquiries.”

Her father, the actor John Michie, said the family had "lost an angel"
Her father, the actor John Michie, said the family had "lost an angel"
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“Louella’s family has been updated with this development.”

The victim’s father, who also starred in Coronation Street, said at the time of her death the family had lost their “angel”, describing her loss as a “tragic mistake, a tragic accident.”

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