Jane knew she had to keep it concise and get through it without disclosing that Farah had revealed the new information. She got out her notebook and, trying to keep her voice under control, began by explaining how Farook’s brother-in-law, Ameer Fareedi, had brought Farook’s wife and daughter to England after Farook had been released from prison, and how the family had been financially dependent on him.

‘I think, Tennison, we already have all that in Farook’s statements, so can you get to the point?’ Walker said, making his irritation obvious.

‘Yes, sir.’ Jane gritted her teeth, determined to make them listen. ‘Yasmin Farook was exceptionally beautiful. She was only fifteen years old and had begun to distress her family because of her refusal to obey them and follow their strict religious code.’

Detective Chief Superintendent Walker sighed and glanced at his wristwatch.

‘I do think this is very important, sir. I found out that Farook himself was often away for lengthy periods and I believe this could be down to him securing drugs for Mandy Pilkington. Whatever the reasons, he was often absent at weekends.’

‘We already know this,’ snapped Tyler.

‘Yes, sir, of course. But one of these weekends, Yasmin met Tanya Lyons. Tanya managed to persuade Yasmin, who was eager to get out of her home, to agree to accompany her to a film premiere.’

It was now Spencer’s turn to look skeptical. ‘I don’t know about this.’

Jane ploughed on. ‘At this event, Yasmin was sexually molested.’

Tyler held up his hand. ‘This hasn’t come up before. Do we have a witness?’

Jane felt like shouting, but instead took a deep breath. ‘Sir, it’s not in any report because I have only just found it out. Yasmin managed to hide what had happened from her family until she told Tanya.’

Spencer was frowning as he started to piece it all together.

‘Tanya encouraged her to talk to Charles Foxley, who gave her a large sum of money to keep quiet. I think it’s possible that later he gave her more money, because according to Tanya, Yasmin wanted to run away.’

Jane, at last, had their full attention. She continued to explain that Farook had uncovered the money his daughter had hidden, and found out she had been assaulted.

‘For a man like Farook, if a woman loses her honor, it is gone forever. Farook believed that Charles Foxley was responsible and I believe this was the motive behind Foxley’s murder.’

‘And will this girl Tanya confirm everything you have just told us?’ Detective Chief Superintendent Walker asked.

‘Yes, sir, I am sure she will.’

‘Have you spoken to Yasmin Farook?’ Tyler asked.

‘No, sir. I’ve been unable to trace her. She has no belongings left at the family flat. I was told that she has returned to live with relatives in Pakistan.’

‘Do you believe that?’ Tyler asked.