Aspiring vet murdered by sex predator

 An aspiring veterinary surgeon taking a break from revision was murdered by a sexual predator who chose her at random.

Ellen Higginbottom was walking alone when she was overpowered by Mark Buckley, who had spent nine hours prowling for a female victim. The 18-yearold student, from Worsley, Greater Manchester, had gone for a walk on June 16 after revising for her A-levels at nearby Winstanley College.

Jailing 52-year-old Buckley for life yesterday, Judge David Stockdale QC said his victim “simply did not stand a chance”.

Ellen Higginbottom was taking time out from revision when she was killed