A serving Metropolitan Police officer has been arrested in reference to the disappearance of Sarah Everard.
The 33-year-old vanished after leaving her pal’s home in Leathwaite Road, in Clapham, by way of a again gate to stroll in direction of her dwelling in Brixton at round 9pm on Wednesday (March 3).
The final sighting of her was on Poynders Road, on the opposite aspect of Clapham Common.
A big police cordon was erected exterior a block of flats on Poynders Road at round 4pm on Tuesday (March 10) as the massive search operation continued across the route she is believed to have taken earlier than her disappearance.
However, the Met Police have now confirmed {that a} serving officer has been arrested at an tackle in Kent.
He has been taken into custody at a London police station the place he stays. A police spokesperson has advised My London they won’t be revealing what crime he has been arrested on suspicion of or his age at this stage.
A lady has additionally been arrested on the identical location on suspicion of aiding an offender. She has additionally been taken into custody at a London police station.
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Sarah’s household have been saved up to date of those developments.
Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin stated: “This is a major growth in our inquiry. This is a fast paced investigation and we’re doing all the things we are able to to seek out Sarah.
“We have seen an amazing response from the general public and I repeat my request for anybody with info that could be related to come back ahead, regardless of how insignificant it might appear.”
Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave added: “The arrest this night is a critical and vital growth. We will proceed to work with all pace on this investigation however the truth that the arrested man is a serving Metropolitan Police officer is each surprising and deeply disturbing.
“I perceive there will likely be vital public concern however it’s important that the investigative crew are given the time and house to proceed their work.”
