Devon police dig for clues at home of serial killer Fred's West's friends

Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were today digging up the garden at the former home of a paedophile couple, who knew serial killers Fred and Rose West.

The excavation is being carried out a property in Cullompton.

David Williams was jailed for life in 2015 and his wife Pauline for 12 years for putting 10 girls and boys through rape, sexual assault and beatings.

The couple became friends of the Wests in Gloucester in the 1980s.

A police spokesman said: "Following intelligence received, Devon and Cornwall Police are undertaking excavation work at a property in Cullompton, Devon.

"This relates to historic intelligence connected to the address and its former occupants. It is expected to take up to four days to complete.

"Specialist officers will be involved in the excavation, which we hope will have as little impact on the local community as possible."