Man re-arrested on suspicion of murdering mother-of-five

Hundreds of members of public have volunteered to help with searches since woman disappeared

Sarah Wellgreen, 46, was last seen on 9 October in New Ash Green, Kent (Kent Police)

Police investigating the disappearance of a mother-of-five have re-arrested a man in his 30s.

Sarah Wellgreen, 46, was last seen on 9 October in New Ash Green, Kent, and has not been in touch with her family since.

Kent Police confirmed a man who has previously been arrested on 16 October was back in police custody following new information.

Police said Ms Wellgreen’s car was left at home and there have been no new transactions on her bank or credit cards.

Last month her son, Lewis Burdett, thanked the public for their support.

“The last month has been a never-ending nightmare and so distressing for our family. We would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and for respecting our privacy at this difficult time and ask that it continues,” he said.

“If there is any comfort to be found during this time, it has been through seeing the support the community has given in the search to find our mum.”

Since Ms Wellgreen’s disappearance, officers have searched woodland near the Bluewater shopping centre in Dartford, and areas in Greenhithe near the River Thames.

Divers have also entered the River Darent in Dartford town centre, while police and council workers have searched drains and the fire service provided a drone.

Hundreds of members of the public have also volunteered to help with searches.