A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the investigation into the disappearance of Jamie Gilbey.

The 24-year-old man was arrested today (Thursday).

He has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

Jamie's family are aware of the development.

Specialist officers are continuing to carry out searches of South Norwood Lakes in Croydon.

Police are asking for anyone who may have been fishing or using the path around the lake to call police if they think they saw anything suspicious.

They also want to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity on roads near the lake, namely: Auckland Road, Sylvan Road and Woodvale Avenue.

It comes after officers on patrol on Sunday at 1.45pm discovered a number of suspicious items near Love Lane in South Norwood.

These were sent for further analysis.

As part of the police inquiry, it was thought that Jamie Gilbey, 20, from the Crystal Palace area, had come to harm and a murder investigation was launched.

Police had previously appealed for information about the whereabouts of Jamie, from Crystal Palace, in a wanted appeal.

He had no prior convictions or cautions for any offence.

He was last seen on Sunday, January 27.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating the disappearance of Jamie Gilbey have made an arrest.

"On Thursday, 3 March, a 24-year-old man [A] was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

"Detectives are in contact with Jamie’s family and have made them aware of this development.

"Specialist officers are continuing to carry out searches of South Norwood Lakes in Croydon.

"Police are asking for anyone who may have been fishing or using the path around the lake to call police if they think they saw anything suspicious.

"They also want to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity on roads near the lake, namely: Auckland Road, Sylvan Road and Woodvale Avenue.

"At about 13:45hrs on Sunday, 27 February, officers on patrol discovered a number of suspicious items near Love Lane in South Norwood, these have been sent for further analysis.

"As part of our inquiry, it is thought that Jamie Gilbey, aged 20 and from the Crystal Palace area, has come to harm and a murder investigation has begun.

"His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

"If you have any information please contact the homicide team on 020 8721 4622.

"To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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