Danielle's killer 'confessed'

Detectives were today studying a report alleging the uncle of missing schoolgirl Danielle Jones has confessed to her murder in prison.

Stuart Campbell has reportedly told a prison worker he strangled his 15-year-old niece.

Campbell, 44, was sentenced to life imprisonment in December for kidnapping and murdering Danielle. She vanished in East Tilbury, Essex, in June 2001. Her body has never been found.

Campbell, who is in Chelmsford Prison, Essex, is appealing against his conviction.

A report in the Sun newspaper claims Campbell told a prison worker he drove her to nearby Grays and killed her during a row.

A police spokeswoman said they were unaware of the report, but would study the story and may want to interview Campbell.

The prison worker, who asked not to be named, is said to have spoken to Campbell more than 10 times.