THE LIVERPOOL MURDER.

Colonist, Volume LVI, Issue 13892, 24 December 1913, Page 5

THE LIVERPOOL MURDER.

STATEMENT BY SUMNER.

THIRD MAN IMPLICATED

AN UNCONCERNED PRISONER

London, Dec. 22

. The man Sumner, who was arrested in connection with the murder of Miss Bradfield, asserts that a tall chap with a brown moustache threatened him with a marlinspike and revolver. The man then struck Miss Brndfield with the marlinspike several tiires, and snatched her satchell and watch. The later fell, and as he ran Sumner picked it up.

As things looked black, he and Eltoft, who is also under arrest, tied up the body and carried it to the canal They returned, locked up the office, and then went to their homes.

A school comrade recognised Stunner by his peculiar gait. Sumner was unable to -show the police his insurance card as evidence of recent employment. He said he was glad the affair was over.

He slept soundly in the prison on Saturday night, and when he awoke his main concern was as to the result of a football match.