Enquiries continue in mid-Cornwall murder investigation
A man was re-arrested over the weekend
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.
It follows a 39-year-old man being re-arrested on Saturday night (5 July) on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody.
He had been released on bail the previous night - but further information lead to him being brought back in.
Detectives have described it as a "complex investigation" - and say a large police presence will remain in the Sticker area into this week.
The family of the missing man have been informed.
A woman aged in her 30s from Newquay, who was arrested last week on suspicion of murder, remains on police bail while enquiries continue.
A 'complex investigation'
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 their website or by calling 101.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling freephone 0800 555111.