A
man arrested in connection with the disappearance of Sarah Everard remains in
custody at a London police station.
The
man, who is aged in his 40s, was arrested on the evening of Tuesday, 9th of March on
suspicion of kidnap.
Today,
Wednesday, 10th of March, he has been further arrested on suspicion of murder and a
separate allegation of indecent exposure.
The
man is a serving Metropolitan Police officer in the Parliamentary and
Diplomatic Protection Command. His primary role was uniformed patrol duties of
diplomatic premises.
A
woman, who is aged in her 30s, was also arrested on the evening of 9th of March on
suspicion of assisting an offender. She remains in custody.
Officers
are searching locations in London and Kent including a property in Deal and an
area of woodland near Ashford.
Following
the arrest of the police officer, the Metropolitan Police has made a referral
to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:34 pm
