From the Metropolitan Police
Detectives investigating the murders of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman in Wembley have arrested a man overnight.
The 18-year-old was arrested at an address in south London on suspicion of both murders. He was taken into custody where he remains.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, who is leading the investigation at Specialist Crime, said:
The statement was released just 2 hours before an open air memorial service is due to take place on Gotfords Hill, Fryent Country Park (1pm)
Detectives investigating the murders of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman in Wembley have arrested a man overnight.
The 18-year-old was arrested at an address in south London on suspicion of both murders. He was taken into custody where he remains.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, who is leading the investigation at Specialist Crime, said:
“This investigation into the awful death of two sisters is of course a priority for the MPS and my officers have been working around the clock to identify the person responsible.Statement ends
“Given the significance of this development, we visited the family in person today to inform them of the arrest. Our thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.
“A team of forensic officers have been a constant presence at the park over the last few weeks carrying out meticulous fingertip searches at what is a vast and complex crime scene. Whilst that work has now concluded, smaller searches in outer areas of the park will continue. To date officers have recovered more than 1,000 exhibits – including property belonging to both Nicole and Bibaa, collected hours of CCTV and visited hundreds of homes and businesses. And those enquiries remain ongoing.
“I would continue to appeal to the public to come forward with any information they feel may be relevant to our investigation.”
The statement was released just 2 hours before an open air memorial service is due to take place on Gotfords Hill, Fryent Country Park (1pm)