The uncle of missing woman Sarah Everard has spoken of his disbelief at the arrest of a serving Metropolitan Police officer in connection with her disappearance.
In an interview with the Evening Standard, Nick Everard said the situation "was difficult to get your head round."
He told the Standard: “It’s unbelievable that a police officer has been arrested, it’s difficult to get your head round.
“It’s totally baffling. At least there had been progress in the case but now the family are just waiting for more news from the police. I know nothing more at the moment. We just have to wait.”
Ms Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive went missing after leaving a friend's house in Clapham at about 9pm on March 3.
Update: Officer arrested on suspicion of murder
On Wednesday (March 10), police confirmed that an officer arrested in connection with the case had been further arrested on suspicion of murder, as well as a separate allegation of indecent exposure.
Police said his primary role was "uniformed patrol duties of diplomatic premises."
A spokesperson for the Met said: “The man, who is aged in his 40s, was arrested on the evening of Tuesday, March 9, on suspicion of kidnap.
"Today, Wednesday, March 10, he has been further arrested on suspicion of murder and a separate allegation of indecent exposure.
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"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 9 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."
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