UPDATE | Searches continue in Sticker murder investigation
Specialist forensic officers are continuing to carry out enquiries as part of a murder investigation in Mid Cornwall.
Searches in relation to a missing person are ongoing in woodland in Sticker, near St Austell.
On the night of Saturday 5 July, detectives re-arrested a local 39-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody at this time.
The suspect had been released on police bail on the night of Friday 4 July. Further information has since been established, leading to the man being re-arrested.
The family of the missing man have been informed of this development.
A woman aged in her 30s from Newquay, who was arrested last week on suspicion of murder, remains on police bail while enquiries continue.
Detective Superintendent Jon Bancroft said: “This is a complex investigation and a challenging environment for our officers in dense woodland and difficult weather conditions.
“We are being very careful and using the very best forensic and scientific advice from specialist officers to ensure every line of enquiry is thoroughly exhausted.
“We are working very hard to resolve this as quickly as possible and appreciate the impact it is having on the local community. A large police presence will remain in the Sticker area into this week.
“I continue to ask that people do not speculate on social media about this case, as it may negatively impact our enquiries and investigation.”
Any members of the public with concerns can contact us via our website here or by calling 101.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.