his murder, less than three weeks after his death was reported as the result of a "road rage" attack. She is freed on bail. 20 December - A police hunt begins in Chester for nine-year-old Kayleigh Ward, who went missing on the previous evening in the Blacon area of the city. 22 December - Peter Shilton, the 47-year-old former England goalkeeper, becomes the first player to make 1,000 Football League appearances when he plays for Leyton Orient in their 2–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in a Division Three game at Brisbane Road, London. Births 7 January – Katherine Rednall, lawn bowler 1 June – Tom Holland, English actor See also 1996 in Northern Ireland 1996 in Scotland 1996 in Wales References England Years of the 20th century in England 1990s in England