British charge man in prostitute murders

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IPSWICH, England — Authorities charged a 48-year-old man Thursday with the murder of five prostitutes whose bodies were recovered this month - crimes that terrified this English town and prompted some women to change their routines as a precaution.

Police identified the suspect late Thursday as Stephen Wright, who lives in Ipswich's red-light district and was taken into custody Tuesday.

"Stephen Wright from Ipswich has been charged with the murder of all five women," Detective Chief Superintendent Stewart Gull said at a news conference. Wright was to appear in court Friday.

Forensic experts clad in white hooded coveralls and protective masks collected evidence from his house on Thursday. Officers could be seen bringing crowbars and a sledgehammer into the residence.

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British forensic experts talk to police officers, before resuming their search in the home of an arrested 37-year old man in Trimley, east of Ipswich, England, Thursday Dec. 21, 2006. Police are searching the homes and questioning two suspects in connection with the killings of five prostitutes in the area. The murdered girls are Gemma Adams, Tania Nicol, Anneli Alderton, Paula Clennell and Annette Nicholls.