The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Met chief says remains found in search for missing Sarah
Human remains have been discovered in the hunt for missing Sarah Everard, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said.
The discovery was made in an area of woodland in Ashford in Kent.
“We have found very sadly what appears to be human remains,” she said.
Ms Dick said: “At this early stage we are not able to confirm any identity and that may take us some considerable time.
“Specialist officers have been with Sarah’s family to update them on the investigation and continue to give them the best support possible.”
The Met Police announced earlier yesterday that a diplomatic protection officer held over the disappearance of Ms Everard had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
They said the man, who is in his 40s and is part of the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, was being questioned over suspected kidnap and murder.
A woman in her 30s was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Ms Dick said: “The news today that it was a Metropolitan Police officer who was arrested on suspicion of Sarah’s murder has sent shockwaves and anger through the public and through the Met.
“I speak on behalf of all my colleagues when I say that we are utterly appalled at this dreadful, dreadful news.”
Marketing executive Ms Everard vanished while walking home from a friend’s flat in south London on Wednesday, March 3.
The police searches in Kent saw a tent erected at the front of a house in Deal, where multiple cars were taken away by investigators. Later, a metal fence was put up surrounding the front garden and driveway.
Matt Mullan, 29, who lives nearby, said: “Last night there were police cars outside all night. I thought this is a bit strange, not normal for round here.”
Scotland Yard Assistant Commissioner Nick Ephgrave spoke of the torment Ms Everard’s family must be facing.
He said: “As a father myself, of four young women, I can only imagine the anguish that Sarah’s family are feeling.”
Ms Everard is thought to have walked through Clapham Common towards her house in Brixton – a journey which should have taken around 50 minutes.
She was last captured on a doorbell camera walking along the A205 Poynders Road towards Tulse Hill.