Murdered Sian Blake's Partner Arrested In Ghana

Police in Ghana have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of the former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two children.

Arthur Simpson-Kent was detained after he fled the UK following the deaths of Ms Blake, who was his partner, and the couple's two children Zachary and Amon.

A murder inquiry was launched after three bodies were discovered in the garden of the family home in Erith, Kent.

Scotland Yard said: "Detectives have today, Saturday 9 January, been made aware of an arrest in Ghana.

"We are currently working alongside the Ghanaian authorities but are not in a position to discuss further at this time."

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   Gallery: Missing Family Murder Probe

   Three bodies have been found by police searching for Sian Blake and her two sons Zachary, eight, and Amon, four

Police had earlier reported being unable to reach Miss Blake's partner - and the children's father - Arthur Simpson-Kent, who is seen here with Amon

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