Arrest made over student death

A man will face further questioning over the death of a university student beaten in a prolonged attack in her halls of residence.

The body of marine biology student Rebecca Love, 26, from Rotherham, was found by staff at a Hull University dormitory in The Lawns, Harland Way, Cottingham on Friday afternoon.

Two men, aged 32 and 20, were arrested in connection with the death.

One of the men arrested in connection with the death was later released.

A post-mortem examination revealed that the student had been assaulted and police launched a murder inquiry.

They said there were no signs of forced entry to the room, which indicated that Miss Love knew her attacker and let them in.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Garton said: "We appear to be dealing with a fairly prolonged physical attack.

"There are no signs of forced entry to the room or the hall, so it would appear that there was some form of consent.

"Our indications are that she knew who her attacker was, but I'm not saying it was another student."

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