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A couple who led detectives to a murder suspect say they were denied a share of the £10,000 reward - because they called police not Crimestoppers.

Liz Allen, 46, and Richard Skidmore, 44, spotted John Heald, who was wanted on suspicion of the murder of guest house landlady Bei Carter in Bridlington, East Yorks, last month.

Liz and Richard called police when they saw Heald in Rotherham, South Yorks, last Friday and Heald, 53, was later arrested after they followed him and gave directions to a 999 call handler.

Now they say police are holding back their £5,000 part of the reward.

A police spokesman said: “The force received a number of calls in the hours leading up to the arrest.”

Heald appeared in court this week charged with murder and 10 counts of rape.