Woman admits murdering Phoenix Netts after body found in Forest of Dean

A woman's admitted murdering a 28-year-old whose remains were found in suitcases last year.

Gareeca Conita Gordon appeared before Bristol Crown Court earlier and pleaded guilty to killing Phoenix Netts.

Police discovered the remains of the victim, who was also 28, in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire last May.

Ms Netts' family released a statement shortly after saying: "As a family we are devastated with what has happened to Phoenix.

"We ask most humbly that our family’s privacy is respected whilst we grieve and come to terms with the loss of Phoenix in such tragic circumstances."

Gordon will be sentenced by High Court judge Mrs Justice Cutts at Bristol Crown Court on May 4.