Festival death-probe woman is daughter of ex-Corrie star
THe daughter of former Coronation Street and Taggart star John Michie died at Bestival, his agent has confirmed. Police at the four-day music festival
A 28-year-old man from London were alerted just before 1am yesterday has been arrested on suspicion to concerns for the of murder following the welfare of Ms Michie, from death of Louella Michie, 25, London. at the Dorset music festival Following a search, her in the early hours of Monday. body was discovered in a wooded area on the edge of
In a statement, Michie’s the site in Lulworth, Dorset. agent said: “Sadly, I can confirm In a statement, Bestival the tragic death of John said: “Following today’s news Michie’s daughter, Louella, at announcement, the team at Bestival. John and his wife Bestival are devastated to Carol ask that the privacy of hear about this tragic news. their family be respected at this trau- We continue to support the police in matic time.” their ongoing investigation and our thoughts and prayers are with all the woman’s family and friends.”
Festival founder Rob da Bank tweeted a link to the statement, which was posted on the festival’s Facebook page. The DJ organises the festival, which took place for the first time on the Lulworth Estate in Dorset this year, with his wife Josie da Bank.
Dorset Police said the 28-year-old man had been arrested “to enable officers to conduct an interview under caution to help establish the full circumstances”.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Derbyshire said: “Following the discovery of the woman’s body we have now launched an investigation. We have specially trained officers supporting her family at this very difficult time.
“A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.”
Michie, 66, played Karl Munro in Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013, having previously starred as Detective Inspector Robbie Ross in drama series Taggart from 1998 to 2010. He currently plays neurosurgeon Guy Self in BBC medical drama Holby City.
Last year, organisers announced Bestival would be moved from the Isle of Wight, where it was previously held, to the Dorset site.
Camp Bestival, which is aimed at families with children and takes place in July, is also held at the wooded country estate.