A man has been charged with the murder of six-year-old schoolboy Rikki Neave — 25 years after the boy vanished.

Cold Case Breakthrough in Peterborough

Rikki Neave was last seen leaving for school in November 1994. Now, James Watson, aged 38 and of no fixed address, faces murder charges over the heartbreaking case.

Justice After Quarter of a Century

This shocking development brings fresh hope to a case that haunted Peterborough for decades. Watson’s arrest marks a major step forward in the relentless pursuit of justice for young Rikki.

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