British murder suspect arrested in Amsterdam

An 18-year-old British fugitive has been arrested and detained in Amsterdam after handing himself in to police.

Essex Police are now preparing to extradite the man identifying himself as Bradley Blundell, who is wanted over the shooting of a man at a BP garage in Chelmsford. John Pordage, 34, died after being shot in the chest in the early hours of August 5.

Blundell was arrested on suspicion of murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, perverting the course of justice and handling stolen goods, police said.