Murder probe widens.
Police arrest woman in 40s in Taylor Charlton murder case after suspected remains found.
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Suspected human remains were found in the River Taw near Sticklepath as part of the ongoing search for Taylor Charlton.
Taylor Charlton’s last known sighting included CCTV footage near a footpath close to a leisure centre and a car park at 10:41pm on May 8.
On July 2, a woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder in the North Devon area after new information; police said there was swift action to fully understand this line of enquiry.
Urgent information can be reported to 999 or, for less urgent matters, 101, quoting reference number 50260117084.
A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Taylor Charlton, according to The Independent. Taylor was last seen on the night of May 8 in Barnstaple, Devon, and has not been found since.
The arrest came on July 2 after Devon and Cornwall Police said they were "acting on new information." It follows the earlier discovery of suspected human remains in the River Taw near Sticklepath, which police believe may be linked to the case, Yahoo News reported.
Taylor's Last Known Sighting on May 8
Taylor Charlton, 15, was last spotted on CCTV footage at 10:41pm on May 8. The footage placed her near a footpath close to the Tarka Leisure Centre and a car park in Barnstaple, Head Topics reported. She has not been seen since that night.
Her family has been kept informed throughout the investigation. Devon and Cornwall Police said specially trained officers have been supporting them as the inquiry continues to develop.
Human Remains Found in River Taw
In June, police announced that suspected human remains had been found in the River Taw near Sticklepath, a village close to Barnstaple. Officers informed Taylor's family of the discovery at that time, according to The Independent.
Police have not yet confirmed whether the remains belong to Taylor. The investigation is still in its early stages, and authorities have urged the public to avoid spreading speculation or unconfirmed information online.
Two Arrests Made, Investigation Still Ongoing
A 20-year-old man was the first to be arrested on suspicion of murder in June. He was later released on bail. Then on July 2, a woman in her 40s was arrested in the North Devon area after police received new information, Yahoo News reported.
Police said they acted swiftly to "fully understand this line of enquiry." However, they stressed this is just one of several lines of inquiry and that the overall investigation remains active and ongoing.
Police Urge Public to Come Forward With Information
Devon and Cornwall Police have asked anyone with urgent information to call 999. Less urgent tips can be reported by calling 101 and quoting reference number 50260117084, according to Head Topics.
Officers have also warned the public not to share unverified claims about the case. Taylor's family continues to be supported by specially trained officers as detectives work to piece together what happened.
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